Microsoft's $7.3 Billion AI Data Centre Faces Noise Lawsuit from Residents

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Residents adjacent to Microsoft's $7.3 billion AI data centre in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging unreasonable noise pollution from diesel generators and HVAC systems.
They claim the constant hum, described as a "freight train," causes property damage and affects sleep, while Microsoft states it is committed to being a good neighbor.

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Residents adjacent to Microsoft's $7.3 billion AI data centre in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging unreasonable noise pollution from diesel generators and HVAC systems. They claim the constant hum, described as a "freight train," causes property damage and affects sleep, while Microsoft states it is committed to being a good neighbor.

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