AI data centers face increasing complaints about inaudible but 'felt' infrasound — citizens complain high- and low-frequency sounds do not register on decibel meters but cause adverse health effects

Residents near AI data centers are increasingly complaining about inaudible but 'felt' infrasound, causing adverse health effects like headaches and insomnia. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute highlights the impact of high- and low-frequency sounds emitted by these centers, reaching noise levels as high as 96dB. Infrasound, emitted by cooling systems and gas turbines, is a major concern, with some communities experiencing constant low-frequency hum causing dizziness and sleep disruption. The noise pollution from these centers, exacerbated by cooling systems and backup generators, is prompting local governments to halt data center projects near residential areas.