Worth knowing
OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects
Public and political opposition to data center construction is forcing major AI companies to change how they negotiate infrastructure expansion with local communities.
Covered by 2 sources · first reported by OpenAI
What happened
OpenAI has announced it will stop using broad non-disclosure agreements with public officials when negotiating data center projects, following voter pushback against data center expansion in recent midterm elections. The company stated it will now only use narrow protections for security information, trade secrets, or proprietary details, following a similar move by Amazon.
Who it’s about
- OpenAI
- Amazon