News ClipChron·Brazoria County, TX
Texans say AI boom sounds like a 'washing machine' that never turns off
Residents in Brazoria County, Texas, are experiencing relentless noise pollution from a nearby Giga Energy data center, comparing the constant hum to a washing machine that never turns off. This issue highlights growing quality of life concerns as Texas expands its data center market, with residents reporting sleep disturbances, headaches, and general disruption to their peace. Despite the facility's relatively small size, it foreshadows larger problems with planned massive AI campuses.
5/17/2026
