These "makeshift" structures are housing hardware that costs millions of dollars in total.
"Putting AI servers inside tents, officially called “rapid deployment structures,” is one of the more unique approaches to the AI build-out, Thomas said. They’re certainly not as sturdy as physical buildings made from steel and concrete, with one commenter comparing it to the “classic $10k racing bike with a $9 lock” situation."
5 Jun 2026 21:15
How is this like Mad Max?
5 Jun 2026 21:23
Zuckerberg FOMO, at his finest.
Even among tech bros, it really is amazing how insecure he is.
5 Jun 2026 21:25
I wonder if they're flammable or inflammable?
5 Jun 2026 21:26
Uses jet engines for power?
Welp. Guess we know what happened to the old Spirit Airlines fleet.
5 Jun 2026 21:39
They rolled poorly on their "x thing in real life is like y dystopian art piece" dice
5 Jun 2026 21:40
I suppose Mad Max was also about people living with a lack of government oversight, allowing the powerful to do as they please.
5 Jun 2026 21:42
Rally around me my tweakers, for we shall grab all the copper and gold this day.
5 Jun 2026 21:44
This is fairly common I think. In Belgium it's one of the back-up plans in case of power shortage. (
article)
5 Jun 2026 21:45
Millions and Millions $$$ in hardware, all in light structures, in rural areas without much police presence you say?
Interesting.
5 Jun 2026 21:59
where is a tornado when you need one?
5 Jun 2026 22:26
Oh yeah... This feels like a super sustainable industry
/S
5 Jun 2026 22:27
Either way, I bet they are "cut-able" and have lots of expensive metals inside
5 Jun 2026 22:42