Microsoft's $7.3 billion AI data centre sued over ‘freight train-like’ non-stop noise
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Residents of Sturtevant, Wisconsin, sue Microsoft’s $7.3 billion AI hub for continuous noise from generators and HVAC, claiming nuisance despite company’s mitigation claims.Summary
A class‑action suit filed by three Sturtevant residents accuses Microsoft’s $7.3 billion AI data centre in Mount Pleasant of producing relentless, freight‑train‑like noise from diesel generators and HVAC equipment, disrupting daily life. The plaintiffs say the sound has been continuous for years, causing a private nuisance and damage. Microsoft has acknowledged the complaint, stating it has investigated the source, tested mitigation measures, and believes the issue has been resolved, though residents remain unconvinced. The case reflects a growing trend of tech‑giant data‑centre disputes over environmental impact in residential communities.
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