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Thieves Are Now Targeting AI Data Center Construction Sites for Copper and Expensive Equipment (www.vice.com)

submitted 4 months ago by mesamunefire@piefed.social to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Investigators recovered two stolen trailers carrying $1.3 million in data center supplies, including copper wire and infrastructure equipment.

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[–] BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world 36 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Honestly, logistical problems with the weight are gonna be one of the first hurdles. It's way more than you would even think.

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[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 35 points 4 months ago

Some say that even if every meth head in the city showed up there would be copper left over.

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[–] fyzzlefry@retrolemmy.com 8 points 4 months ago

You wouldnt steal a data center

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