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Re:The moral panic over data centres is foolish by jedberg on Saturday September 05, 2026 @03:40PM (#49579941)
No, there really isn't. It's more a question of how the data center is cooled. There are quieter more expensive options, which is why they often aren't used.
Re:The moral panic over data centres is foolish by coffeefirst on Saturday September 05, 2026 @03:48PM (#49580039)
Interesting. What ways? Suppose I wanted to call the governor and say “I have an answer to how to regulate these that solves the noise problem” what would we be asking for?
Re:The moral panic over data centres is foolish by jedberg on Saturday September 05, 2026 @03:49PM (#49580052)
Regulations about 95th percentile decible levels at certain distances, and regulations about max decibel levels at certain distances, for all buildings.
Re:The moral panic over data centres is foolish by coffeefirst on Saturday September 05, 2026 @04:00PM (#49580146)
Sure. But what’s the technical way or meet that requirement? Is there a specific method or is it just that they can but they don’t care because there’s no law?
Re:The moral panic over data centres is foolish by cl42 on Sunday September 06, 2026 @01:52PM (#49589015)
Thanks, that makes sense. I wasn't sure why The Economist would make this distinction, though I can see why certain companies (e.g., 'poorer' non-hyperscalers) might opt for cheap/loud options.