Thieves steal Nvidia-branded trailers expecting valuable hardware, find 40,000 pounds of sand instead
The thieves' mistake was that the trailers had more than just Nvidia's logo on them: they also bore the name PlusAI, an autonomous truck startup that is working with Nvidia on its self-driving technology and AI software. Read Entire Article
Thieves pilfered two Nvidia-branded trailers, only to discover they were filled with 40,000 pounds of sand. This unfortunate turn of events befell the criminals, who expected to find high-value graphics processing units (GPUs) worth hundreds of thousands of dollars inside. The trailers were not just adorned with Nvidia logos but also bore the name PlusAI, an autonomous truck startup collaborating with Nvidia on self-driving technology and AI software.
Rather than transporting expensive Nvidia hardware, PlusAI simulates cargo load reactions to road conditions by loading its semi-trailers with sand. A friend of a PlusAI executive noticed the stolen trailers near their office in Newark, California, and alerted the executive, who then informed the company. The executives were taken aback to learn the trailers should have been docked half a mile away at the company's warehouse.
The thieves connected the trailers to their own vehicles and fled the scene. Upon realizing the trailers were empty, they likely abandoned them. The case is under police investigation, with no arrests made yet. Nvidia has not commented on the incident.
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