The conversation is becoming a central issue for voters as multiple municipalities in WPTV's five-county viewing area explore or enact moratoriums on data center construction. WATCH WPTV'S COVERAGE BELOW:AI data centers spark noise, environmental concerns as South Florida communities weigh moratoriumsThe Sound of an AI Data CenterIn Dowagiac, Michigan, the soundtrack of daily life has changed. Residents living near a large-scale data center report a constant, industrial hum from cooling fans that operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. South Florida Communities Consider ActionIn response to proposals and resident feedback, a number of local governments are taking action. Several cities and counties in the region are either discussing or have already passed temporary bans, or moratoriums, on the approval of new data centers.