The AI race is driving a surge of data centers in the United States, where some lawmakers want a more cautious approach.

The crowdsourced map, launched by environmental activist Erin Brockovich, shows construction across Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other states.

In April, environmental activist Erin Brockovich launched a website for Americans to report issues with data centers in their communities.

Data centers are clustered in regions where power grids face heat-driven strain and warnings of future stress.

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