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Activists halt Microsoft data center construction in Amsterdam

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Activists successfully halted the construction of a new Microsoft hyperscale data center in Amsterdam. The group cited concerns over Amsterdam being used for "AI slop" and the facilitation of genocide as reasons for their protest. They expressed determination to continue their actions against such developments. AI

IMPACT Highlights growing public opposition to the infrastructure required for AI development.

RANK_REASON Protest against a company's infrastructure development.

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Activists halt Microsoft data center construction in Amsterdam

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    (via Geef Tegengas) "NO DATA CENTERS GETTING BUILT ✊ Last Friday we came together and SHUT DOWN the construction of the new Microsoft hyperscaler in Amsterdam W

    (via Geef Tegengas) "NO DATA CENTERS GETTING BUILT ✊ Last Friday we came together and SHUT DOWN the construction of the new Microsoft hyperscaler in Amsterdam We won’t accept Amsterdam being used for AI slop and the facilitation of genocide Together we took back control! We will …

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