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OpenAI Ends NDAs with Public Officials for Data Center Projects
Key points
- OpenAI will not use NDAs with public officials for data center projects.
- New commitments include paying full electricity and infrastructure costs.
- The company will publish expected job creation and hiring reports.
- Each future 'compute campus' will have a 'local compact' reflecting community priorities.
New Stance on NDAs
OpenAI has committed to discontinuing the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with public officials concerning its data center developments. This decision comes after public scrutiny of data center projects often relying on NDAs to conceal discussions between developers and local authorities. OpenAI states it will now only apply narrow protections for legitimate security, trade secrets, or competitively sensitive information.
Broader Community Commitments
Beyond NDAs, OpenAI's new commitments include fully covering the cost of electricity consumed by its data centers and the necessary infrastructure. The company also plans to provide local communities with economic opportunities by publishing details on anticipated job creation and reporting on local hiring efforts. This initiative follows similar moves by other tech companies, such as Amazon, which announced in October it would cease using NDAs with government agencies for its data center projects.
Local Compacts for Future Campuses
For every future 'compute campus' (OpenAI's term for its owned and operated data centers), the company will establish a 'local compact.' These compacts will incorporate the new commitments and be tailored to reflect specific local priorities of the communities where these facilities are located. This approach aims to address community concerns and foster transparency in data center development.
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OpenAI announced it will no longer use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with public officials involved in its data center projects. This change is part of new community commitments, which also include covering full electricity costs and publishing job creation plans, following public opposition to data center expansion.