‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Cargo Thefts Have Turned Violent in Pursuit of AI Hardware
Experts allege that two recent incidents in California show the extreme lengths that criminal organizations are willing to go to to steal servers and other gear meant for data centers.
Cargo thefts in the United States have escalated to violent proportions, reportedly targeting high-value shipments of AI hardware destined for Southern California. Private security escorts, assigned to safeguard these valuable goods during transit, have been intentionally immobilized, allowing the drivers to proceed undetected with the stolen merchandise. The incidents remain unsolved, with millions of dollars' worth of equipment still missing.
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