OpenAI announced it will stop using non-disclosure agreements with public officials for its data center projects, allowing only narrow protections for legitimate security and trade secrets. The move comes amid growing voter opposition to data center expansion following recent midterms, echoing a similar commitment Amazon made in October.
Background
Data center expansion has faced increasing backlash from communities and voters concerned about energy consumption, environmental impact, and lack of transparency in negotiations. Amazon was the first major cloud provider to announce it would drop NDAs in October 2024.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Nov 6, 2026 at 08:37 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10