Amazon drops NDAs for data center deals with US gov

amazon web services ceo matt garman said the company no longer uses nondisclosure agreements with government agencies for data center projects. this change comes amid widespread criticism and suspicion of data centers, with many communities expressing concerns about transparency and environmental impact. garman also attempted to dispel common myths about data centers, including their water usage and electricity costs. amazon has contributed over $1 billion to communities with data center presence over the past three years.