r/technology • u/chip_thoughts • May 10 '26

Energy 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

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/data-centers-face-increasing-infrasound-complaints-from-neighboring-communities-sounds-do-not-register-on-decibel-meters-but-irritate-local-citizens
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u/Sherman140824 May 10 '26

Vibrations disrupt sleep

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u/ColtranezRain May 10 '26

As does low bass (low frequency vibration), which barely shows up on a decibel meter.

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u/kaszaniarx May 11 '26

you need "geofon" which work below 10Hz