One Thing: Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers

Erin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small town affected by a utility company’s pollution. Now, she is lending her voice to the growing opposition to AI data centers, which tech companies say are needed to fuel economic growth and national security. But who is the true villain in this story? For more: Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary --- Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Alan Freed/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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One Thing: Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers is an episode from CNN 5 Things by CNN.

This episode is 28:02 long.

This episode was published on May 31, 2026.

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