More than 100 protesters broke into a Microsoft data‑centre site in Amsterdam, climbing cranes and hanging anti‑AI banners. The action marks the start of coordinated demonstrations across 16 countries, targeting the rapid expansion of artificial‑intelligence infrastructure. Microsoft’s site was chosen to highlight concerns about AI’s societal impact.
Protesters break into Microsoft AI data centre site in Amsterdam
More than 100 activists broke into a Microsoft data centre construction site in Amsterdam, climbing cranes and hanging anti-AI banners. This marks the start of two days of coordinated protests across 16 countries against the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure.