From Vanity Fair · Margaux MacColl · · 1m 30s
Tech Bro Party Clash
Anti-data-center activist confronts tech bros at viral data center party.
In brief
Anti-data-center activist confronts tech bros at viral data center party. An anti-data-center activist left a data center party after clashing with attendees over energy concerns and racism. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Tech Party Kickoff
I met Micah Bock and Madison Campbell at Pascal’s Rager in Washington, DC.
MAGA Party Vibe
MAGA folks used Trumpian accents and slurs at the party.
Pro Data Party
The party flyer said it celebrated American compute after bipartisan AI data center fears.
Data Center Blockades
Data Center Watch reports $64 billion of projects blocked or delayed.
Virginia Tax Win
One Virginia county earned $1.1 billion in tax revenue from data centers.
Anti-Data Activist
Taylor Frazier McCollum quit her job to fight data centers after her grandparents’ home was near a project.
Party Attire
Guests wore suits with 'Let Data Reign' and silk dresses with kitten heels.
Server Party
The bar played Tony Stark and Blade Runner 2049 AI girlfriend clips.
Energy Debate
Frazier McCollum warned of blackouts; Deshpande said nuclear energy solves the problem.
Booing Incident
Frazier McCollum shouted 'Booooooo' after a man confused her with a moo.
Racism at Party
A South Asian guy whispered to a friend about white dudes masking in the bathroom.
Party Aftermath
The party went viral on X with plans for more events in major cities.
The bottom line
An anti-data-center activist left a data center party after clashing with attendees over energy concerns and racism.
