importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-11T16:52:33Z

AI Industry's NDA Policy Shift and Data Center Opposition

#ai #data centers #policy #tech industry #ndas

The article discusses how Amazon and Microsoft are removing NDAs in data center negotiations to address public concerns, while experts debate the effectiveness of this approach in improving transparency and community relations. It highlights ongoing tensions between tech companies and local governments over data center development and the role of secrecy in fueling opposition.

On Equity, we debate the impact of data center moratoriums and whether the AI industry has a communication problem.

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