Amazon and Microsoft move toward transparency in data center deals
October 9, 2026
Amazon and Microsoft are phasing out non-disclosure agreements when negotiating data center contracts with local governments. This shift follows community opposition and moratoriums in cities like San Francisco and New York.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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founderRegulatory transparency may reduce the friction of site selection and local government opposition.
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policyThis shift toward openness may facilitate better oversight of AI infrastructure expansion.