Benn Jordan's viral video claims data centers emit harmful infrasound, but experts dismiss it as pseudoscience. The YouTuber argues these low-frequency sounds cause physical and mental harm, citing vague studies and anecdotal accounts. However, audio engineers and environmental scientists clarify that infrasound below 20Hz rarely reaches dangerous levels near data centers, with most emissions diffusing harmlessly into the environment.

Data center noise pollution is real, but conflating it with infrasound myths undermines legitimate concerns. Jordan's video mirrors fossil fuel campaigns that weaponized pseudoscience to oppose wind turbines, using technical jargon and emotional storytelling to spread fear. While he highlights real issues like server noise, his focus on infrasound distracts from measurable impacts like localized heat or water use.

Jordan's credibility hinges on hosting his video in a data center, but this doesn't validate his claims. Engineers note that even large facilities operate below 60dB thresholds for infrasound harm, a fraction of industrial noise levels. The video's technical aesthetic and interviews with affected residents create false legitimacy, exploiting public distrust of tech giants. This isn't just misinformation—it's a dangerous precedent for tech's social license.

The science is clear: infrasound requires extreme amplitudes to cause harm, conditions absent in typical data center operations. As one expert summarized, "It's like claiming Wi-Fi microwaves your brain—frequency alone doesn't equal danger." While data centers demand scrutiny, this narrative risks diluting genuine environmental debates with unfounded hysteria.