nltimes.nl Protests Erupt as Activists Breach Microsoft Data Center in Amsterdam
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- •Activists breached a Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam, protesting AI-driven expansion.
- •The protest involved around 100 participants, some of whom displayed provocative banners.
- •This action is part of a coordinated effort across 16 countries against data center construction.
On November 6, 2026, activists broke into a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam, protesting against the rapid expansion of data centers driven by AI demands. Approximately 100 protesters, organized by the Geef Tegengas group, scaled cranes and displayed banners criticizing Microsoft and AI's impact on society. This protest is part of a larger movement involving actions in 16 countries, coordinated by the 'Stop Dirty Data Centres' coalition. The Amsterdam site is being developed by Pure Data Centres, which plans to invest over $1 billion. Activists argue that data centers strain local resources and threaten climate goals. Microsoft has acknowledged the protests but does not support unlawful actions. The protests coincide with broader concerns over AI's environmental impact and regulatory responses in various countries.
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