https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-is-stepping-back-from-ndas-for-data-center-projectsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-is-stepping-back-from-ndas-for-data-center-projectshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-is-stepping-back-from-ndas-for-data-center-projects#u187083Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:51:45 +0000OpenAI 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 mattersThe 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 imp