OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects

OpenAI has announced new commitments to communities for its data center projects, including not using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with public officials, paying the full cost of electricity and infrastructure, publishing job opportunities, and creating a local compact for each data center with community priorities. Amazon recently made a similar announcement. The commitments come after voters expressed opposition to data center expansion in the recent midterms. OpenAI's data centers will only use NDAs for legitimate security information, trade secrets, or proprietary information. This is a change from how many data center projects have operated in the past.