OpenAI drops NDAs with public officials for its data center projects
OpenAI announced new commitments to communities hosting its data center projects, including a pledge not to use non-disclosure agreements with public officials.
By GennnAi··1 min read
The announcement follows this week's midterms, where voters voiced opposition to data center expansion. Only narrow protections will remain, covering legitimate security information, trade secrets or competitively sensitive information. OpenAI also promises to pay the full cost of the electricity and infrastructure it needs, publish expected jobs and report on hiring. Each future compute campus it owns and operates will have a local compact. Amazon made a similar move in October.
Source: The Verge, published on November 6, 2026.