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Protesters turn to direct action against AI companies

Original: 'Pull the plug': protesters resort to direct action against AI firms

Demonstrators are escalating their opposition to artificial intelligence companies through direct action, under the slogan 'pull the plug', according to a Guardian report. The movement targets data centres and AI firms over concerns about energy use, environmental damage and the rapid rollout of the technology. Discussion online is focused on what the protests signal about growing public resistance to the AI industry.

Why now: Rising public frustration with AI expansion and its environmental impact is fuelling coverage and debate about protest tactics.

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