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OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects

OpenAI is stepping back from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for its data center projects. This decision comes after a backlash from voters and local officials, particularly in North Dakota, where a $3 billion Applied Digital campus for Oracle was tied to a rejected measure. OpenAI's move aims to increase transparency in its dealings with local communities.

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  • ✓ OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects
  • ✓ OpenAI's data centers will 'pay our own way'
  • ✓ Voters rejected data centers at the polls in North Dakota
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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OpenAI is abandoning its use of NDAs for data center projects, a move that marks a shift towards greater transparency in its operations.

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  1. OpenAI drops NDAs for data center projects

    OpenAI is stepping back from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for its data center projects. This decision comes after a backlash from voters and local officials, particularly in North Dakota, where a $3 billion Applied Digital campus for Oracle was tied to a rejected measure. OpenAI's move aims to increase transparency in its dealings with local communities.

    Why it matters

    The company's decision reflects growing scrutiny of AI infrastructure development and its impact on local communities. OpenAI's data centers have sparked concerns about their environmental and economic implications. The company's pledge to halt NDAs is seen as a step towards more transparent and responsible AI infrastructure development.

    What is confirmed

    • OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects
    • OpenAI's data centers will 'pay our own way'
    • Voters rejected data centers at the polls in North Dakota

    Still unconfirmed

    • OpenAI's decision is a direct response to the midterm elections

    What to watch next

    • Implementation details of OpenAI's new policy
    • Reactions from local communities and officials
    • Impact on OpenAI's data center development plans
    Sources used for this update (12)
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    4. latent.space — Building AI for Lawyers - Jacob Lauritzen, CTO of Legora — Latent Space
    5. Yahoo Finance — OpenAI says AI data centers will 'pay our own way' in a new post-election pledge
    6. OpenAI — Setting a new standard for responsible AI infrastructure
    7. CNBC — OpenAI pledges to halt NDAs in new data center policy proposal after election rebuke
    8. The Verge — OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects
    9. The Washington Post — Open AI makes pledges on data center operation after midterm backlash
    10. shattered.io — Harwood Votes 325-105 Against Data Center Curbs [2026]
    11. dailycaller.com — OpenAI Swears Off Secret Data Center Deals After Voters Torch AI Buildout | The Daily Caller
    12. note.com — [This Week's Notable GRC x AI News (Week of Nov 2, 2026)] | The Week Three AI 'Report Cards' Arrived
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