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Erin Brockovich says people are angry because data centers are being 'shoved down their throats' in secrecy
- Erin Brockovich joins the debate as communities oppose data centers seen as being pushed with secrecy.
- Residents cite water use, higher utility costs, and quality of life as core concerns.
- Utah governor unveils a framework to govern data center development amid opposition.
- Microsoft adopts a Community-First AI Infrastructure Plan emphasizing transparency.
- Brockovich says residents object to exclusion from the process, not tough information.
- Compact backlash in Utah over Kevin O'Leary-backed data center projects grows.
- Tech firms defend growth with local job creation and energy planning.
- The reporting notes data centers sometimes labeled as warehouses to avoid scrutiny.
- The coverage underscores a broader trend of community-led pushback to AI infrastructure.
- The article highlights NDAs as a barrier to community input.
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