Thieves stole two Nvidia-emblazoned truck trailers in the hopes of getting hardware and instead got 40,000 lbs of sand

Two trucks, each adorned with Nvidia branding, were stolen from PlusAI, a self-driving truck software company, by thieves hoping to find valuable hardware. Instead, they were left with 40,000 lbs of sand. PlusAI had partnered with Nvidia to work on its autonomous vehicles, and the trucks were part of a simulation, partially filled with sand.

The thieves detached the trailers and drove off with the cargo, only to dump it when they realized it was sand, not silicone. Nvidia, now a $5 trillion company, is a major player in the AI boom, so it may seem plausible that the trucks would be filled with expensive GPUs. However, this theft highlights the importance of monitoring high-value stock, especially with Nvidia's name on the trailers. PlusAI recovered all 40,000 lbs of sand, but the thieves remain at large.