Amazon ditches NDAs for data center talks
amazon will no longer use nondisclosure agreements when negotiating with local governments over data centers, a move that may improve communication and transparency in the industry. this change comes as the ai industry faces backlash over data center projects.
amazon has announced that it will no longer use nondisclosure agreements ndas when negotiating with local governments over data centers. this decision follows microsofts lead and is part of a larger effort to improve communication and transparency in the industry. the ai industry has faced significant backlash over data center projects with many communities expressing concerns over the impact on property values electricity bills and water usage. industry experts suggest that the secrecy surrounding data center negotiations has contributed to the backlash. amazon and other companies are trying to persuade local governments that data centers are beneficial to communities.