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Protesters breach Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam

More than 100 protesters broke into Microsoft's data center construction site in Amsterdam, opposing its water use, AI development, and ties to Israel, amid growing European opposition to AI data centers.

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  1. 2026-11-06 17:04 · The Globe and Mail
    Microsoft AI data-centre site in Amsterdam breached by protesters as Europe’s opposition grows
  2. 2026-11-06 15:13 · Data Center Dynamics
    More than 100 protesters break into Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam

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