Activists storm Microsoft datacentre site in Amsterdam; AI backlash spreads across Europe

Dutch activists from Geef Tegengas breached a Microsoft datacentre construction site in Westpoort Amsterdam, climbing cranes and lighting flares, with parallel actions across Europe. The protest targets the environmental and social costs of AI infrastructure expansion. This marks an escalation in direct action against AI datacentres, potentially affecting construction timelines and corporate reputations.

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