Residents near large-scale AI data centers report health problems and property damage from constant low-frequency noise and infrasonic vibrations.
Reported medical issues include nausea, sleep disruption, and anxiety. Physical damage to nearby properties includes cracked home foundations.
Massive cooling systems and on-site gas turbines required for AI processors generate the disruptive noise. Affected communities span major data center hubs in Virginia, Arizona, and Wisconsin.
The growing backlash triggers lawsuits and increased regulatory scrutiny for operators including Amazon, Microsoft, and xAI. These legal challenges may result in significant construction delays for new AI infrastructure projects.