What’s it like living next to an AI data center? These people know
Residents in Vineland, New Jersey, say a nearby 2.4-million-square-foot AI data center produces a persistent hum that disrupts sleep and causes headaches. Amber Ayrer, who has lived next to the facility for decades, is among those affected by the noise.
Amber Ayrer bought her Vineland, New Jersey, home 25 years ago expecting to remain there amid the surrounding farmland. The property was later adapted to accommodate her daughter, Ally, who suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Since construction of a 2.4-million-square-foot AI data center nearby, Ayrer says the facility has generated an almost constant hum. She reports difficulty sleeping and headaches, highlighting residents' concerns about the effects of large data centers on neighboring communities.