AI Matters
Why it matters
Amazon ends non-disclosure agreements for data center negotiations
TechCrunch Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust?
Amazon announced it will stop requiring local governments to sign non-disclosure agreements during negotiations for new data centers, matching a policy shift by Microsoft.
Why it matters
It increases transparency around the environmental and local impact of massive AI infrastructure projects, potentially easing community tensions.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026