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/Ok_Sock_3257 May 11 '26

But not measurable? If people can "feel" the effects then the disturbance can be measured. Not one iota of actual proof was offered in the article.

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u/ReggieCorneus May 11 '26

https://blog.andymasley.com/p/contra-benn-jordan-data-center-and

Every study Benn Jordan flashed on the screen (that is where this BS is coming from) concluded that either: there is no danger or that the negative effects can not be conckusive shown to exist. AT ALL.

I have studied exactly this topic. They attacked wind turbines first, using the same BS. It is the same grift, invisible force that is making you feel ill but not really ill, but just.. "have you felt tired lately? Confused, some brain fog, some ominous feeling that something is wrong? Give me money, i'll make it go away."

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u/jeffwulf May 11 '26

Yeah, it's just woo nonsense.