🇫🇷 French, 9 October 2026, protest-ai
French Collective Plans Protest Against AI Mega-Data Center
A collective plans a 'Toxic Tour' protest against a planned AI mega-data center in Valence, France.
The collective, AssezDC Rovaltain, has planned a ‘Toxic Tour’ protest against the planned AI mega-data center in Valence, France. The protest aims to raise awareness about the project’s environmental and social impacts. The data center, developed by Sesterce, is expected to consume 40 megawatts of electricity and has been suspended due to legal challenges.
The collective has criticized the project’s lack of transparency and consultation with local residents. They have also raised concerns about the project’s environmental impact, including water consumption and waste management.
The protest is part of a broader movement against the development of AI infrastructure in France. The collective has collected over 3,400 signatures in opposition to the project.