Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust?
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Amazon has announced it will stop using non-disclosure agreements when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar decision made by Microsoft earlier in the year. This move aims to address community backlash against AI infrastructure, which has led to hundreds of proposed or enacted moratoriums in cities ranging from New York to San Francisco. The article discusses whether abandoning secrecy is sufficient to build public trust in these large-scale projects. It also highlights a growing wave of startups betting that consumers will grant AI agents access to sensitive personal data like emails and financial accounts. On TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts analyze if dropping NDAs will fundamentally change how data center negotiations are conducted. They further explore why establishing trust might be the primary product for emerging personal AI companies. Additionally, the episode covers several recent business deals relevant to the tech industry.
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