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Amazon and Microsoft drop NDAs in data centre deals

Original: Amazon and Microsoft are dropping NDAs when negotiating data centre deals with local governments, amid backlash against

Amazon and Microsoft are dropping non-disclosure agreements when negotiating data centre deals with local governments. The move comes amid growing backlash against AI infrastructure projects, with communities raising concerns over energy consumption, pollution and secrecy around planned facilities. By opening up negotiations, the tech giants hope greater transparency will ease opposition and build trust with residents and officials affected by large-scale data centre construction.

Why now: Rising community backlash over the energy use and environmental impact of AI data centres is pushing the companies toward transparency.

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• Amazon and Microsoft are dropping NDAs when negotiating data centre deals with local governments, amid backlash against AI infrastructure projects. The tech giants hope transparency will ease community concerns over energy use and pollution. https://… · startups@vivaldi.net · 2

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