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Protesters storm Microsoft's under-construction Dutch data center over AI infrastructure expansion

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According to IT Home, more than 100 activists entered a Microsoft data center construction site in the Netherlands on November 6, with some climbing cranes and displaying banners. Organizers cited power and water consumption and environmental impact of large data centers. Dutch police said 150 to 200 people were detained for trespassing. Microsoft said it respects peaceful expression but not illegal actions.

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