Erin Brockovich made a map to track data centers around the country

Erin Brockovich launched an interactive map of U.S. data centers, but Hacker News users quickly shifted the debate to the site’s origins and reliability.

Many commenters questioned whether the page was AI-generated, and others debated how accurate the listings are and how the map is maintained.

The discussion also highlighted growing local resistance to new data center projects, especially around transparency and environmental concerns.

The map aims to make a fast-growing infrastructure boom more visible, but the reaction shows skepticism about both the tool and the industry it documents.