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OpenAI steps back from NDAs for data center projects

Original title: OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects

The Verge · AIby Jay Peters ()1 min read1
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OpenAI will pay full electricity costs and create local jobs while using narrow NDAs for data centers.

OpenAI announced new commitments for its data center projects after public scrutiny over expansion. The company will pay the full cost of electricity and infrastructure it uses, publish expected job creation, and include local priorities in future 'local compacts' for its compute campuses. It will use only narrow NDAs covering legitimate security, trade secrets or proprietary information.

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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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