Amazon Says It's No Longer Using NDAs for Data Centers
The company announced it has stopped using secret agreements with county officials and acknowledges community backlash is leading to data center moratoriums across the country.
In a recent blog post, Amazon CEO Matt Garman announced that his company has ceased the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for its data centers. With this decision, Amazon is investing $1 billion over the next five years in communities where its data centers are located. This investment will be directed towards initiatives such as free community college programs, workforce training, and energy efficiency upgrades for schools, homes, and community buildings.
Garman pointed out that the growing backlash against data centers across the United States is posing challenges to Amazon's AI expansion plans. Presently, over 100 data center moratoriums are being considered nationwide. If these measures become reality, the U.S. might be at a significant disadvantage in the AI race, with consequences that could last for generations.
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