OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects
Summary
OpenAI announced it will no longer use non-disclosure agreements with public officials regarding its data center projects. This decision follows recent midterms where voters strongly opposed the expansion of such facilities. The company aims to address growing local scrutiny over secret discussions between developers and local authorities.
Following this week's midterms where voters resoundingly voiced their opposition to data center expansion, OpenAI today announced new commitments to communities where it is working on data center projects, including that it won't use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with public officials. Many data center projects have come under scrutiny for relying on NDAs to hide discussions between developers and local officials.…
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