Theft of AI Equipment Hits $150m in 2026, with Fraud Responsible for 92% of Incidents – Report

Theft of AI equipment hits $150m in 2026, with fraud responsible for 92% of incidents – report

Reports of stolen data center equipment up 34 percent since 2024, cargo risk management firm Overhaul said

Grand theft AI: Highway thieves are stealing millions in data center gear

Trucking, supply chain and security industry veterans detailed to NBC News how thieves staged dramatic robberies as part of the growing theft of tech equipment.

AI Equipment Thefts Rise 34% as Criminals Pursue More Valuable Loads

Overhaul’s October report details more than $150 million in recorded losses of AI equipment cargo and the methods used to commit shipment theft.