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Pull the Plug protesters turn to direct action against AI firms
Original: An article in the # Guardian about # PullThePlug : https://www. theguardian.com/technology/202 6/oct/06/pull-the-plug-pr
The Guardian reports that the Pull the Plug movement is escalating its campaign against AI companies, with protesters resorting to direct action targeting the firms and the data centres powering artificial intelligence. The movement opposes the expansion of AI infrastructure, citing environmental and social costs, and its tactics are drawing attention to growing public resistance to data centre development.
Why now: The Guardian's report highlights an escalation in protest tactics against AI companies, drawing attention to the movement.
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Evidence
- An article in the # Guardian about # PullThePlug : https://www. theguardian.com/technology/202 6/oct/06/pull-the-plug-protesters-resort-to-direct-action-against-ai-firms # AI # DataCentres # DataCenters · chewie@mammut.gogreenit.net · 1
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