Why activists threw balloons full of acidic mixture on Microsoft's upcoming data centre in Amsterdam

AI data center construction is igniting a storm of environmental and social dilemmas. Community activists are protesting against these facilities, highlighting their substantial energy and water usage. Tensions have risen in Amsterdam, with protests turning into acts of vandalism. Residents living nearby complain of noise issues and land seizures. Tech firms find themselves facing mounting backlash from activists and impacted local property owners.

By TOI Tech Desk