This mysterious humming sound is driving N.J. town crazy as a massive AI data center rises
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By Nyah Marshall
Published on March 21, 2026.
A massive artificial intelligence data center in Vineland, New Jersey, is causing residents to be kept up at night due to a constant, low hum from the construction of the facility, which is still under construction and is set to be one of the largest in New Jersey ever in the state. The company overseeing the project, Data One, has secured a $17 billion contract to supply AI computing power to Microsoft. The facility, built on a former sand mining site, is being operated by Nebius Group, a Netherlands-based company that will operate the artificial intelligence infrastructure inside. The noise, which has been reported to be temporary and tied to ongoing construction, is also being investigated by the Cumberland County Department of Health and the Department of Environment Department. Critics have raised concerns about the facility's energy use, water demand and environmental impact. The second phase of the development is set for construction, with plans to include additional data space and a liquefied gas system.
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