Organized Thieves Steal Millions in AI Hardware from Data Centers and Shipments

A new crime wave is targeting AI infrastructure, with organized thieves stealing millions of dollars worth of AI hardware, including NVIDIA H100 GPUs and AMD MI300X accelerators, from trucks and cargo shipments. Law enforcement agencies report a dramatic surge in these cargo thefts throughout 2026, reflecting the soaring demand and high value of AI computing components. The sophistication of these operations suggests involvement from organized crime, utilizing inside information on shipment schedules and routes. Industry leaders are implementing measures like GPS tracking, armed escorts, and covert routing to protect these high-value investments.