Amsterdam protesters break into Microsoft data center construction site: Report
Dutch police said they detained 150-200 people for trespassing during the protest.
Dutch authorities reported detaining 150-200 individuals for trespassing at a construction site in Amsterdam, where protesters had broken into the location to prevent the building of a Microsoft data center. According to an Associated Press report, a protester explained to a local broadcaster that their objective was to halt the construction of the data center.
Microsoft was informed of the demonstration and addressed the situation via a spokesperson who stated, "We understand that people feel strongly about the project, and we respect their right to express those views peacefully," while emphasizing that they "do not condone any actions that are unlawful or that put people’s safety at risk."
The report also notes that a more stringent regulatory environment in the United States is anticipated following the recent midterm elections. During these elections, numerous Democrats pledged to enforce stricter regulations on data centers, which are known for their high consumption of electricity and water. In September, CoinTelegraph disclosed that the town of Plattsburgh, New York, had organized a public hearing to deliberate a temporary land use moratorium concerning operations such as AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining.
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