# Protesters Crash Pro-Data Center Party

> Protesters disrupt pro-data center event with 'USA, USA' chants.
- Title: Protesters Crash Pro-Data Center Party · Futurism | Shortify
- Summary: Protesters disrupt pro-data center event with 'USA, USA' chants. Protesters at a pro-data center party in DC were escorted out by security after yelling and…
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- Source: Futurism — https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/protesters-crash-pro-data-center-party
- Author: Victor Tangermann
- Published: 2026-09-30T13:07:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: protesters, data centers, ai, dc, community, tech bros, science, technology
## Public Sentiment Against Data Centers
Public sentiment has turned against massive AI data centers that cause noise, electricity spikes, pollution, and water depletion in drought areas.
## Pro-Data Center Party Organized
Tech journalist Jonas Du and Young Voices organized a pro-data center party at Pubkey in DC.
## Protesters Disrupt Event
Protesters yelled and chanted 'USA, USA' during the party, leading to multiple security escorts.
## Tech Leader Response
Du said interruptions violate free speech rights and that people should respect others' cases.
## Community Impact Claims
Protesters said data centers make energy bills unaffordable, while attendees claimed benefits like jobs and capital.
## Event Attendees' Views
Attendees claimed data centers bring rural community growth, jobs, and capital despite evidence they don’t.
## Key takeaway

Protesters at a pro-data center party in DC were escorted out by security after yelling and chanting, highlighting community concerns over AI data centers' environmental and economic impacts.