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Activists storm Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam

Activists in Amsterdam disrupted the construction of a Microsoft data center, protesting against AI and technology. Over 100 individuals gathered at the site, breaching security to climb cranes and hang balloons. The protest, which included messages like "Fuck your datacentre," occurred while police observed. AI

RANK_REASON The article describes a protest against a data center construction site, which is tangentially related to AI but does not involve core AI developments, research, or significant industry shifts.

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Activists storm Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · khobochka ·

    me: I should notice good things, so I should note and celebrate good news more often. GOOD NEWS: > In Amsterdam on Friday, more than 100 activists gathered at t

    me: I should notice good things, so I should note and celebrate good news more often. GOOD NEWS: > In Amsterdam on Friday, more than 100 activists gathered at the construction site of Microsoft, marching arm in arm before breaking into the site, climbing cranes, hanging balloons …