Amazon Stops NDA Requirements for AI Data Center Negotiations

9 Oct 2026, 10:26 pm · 1h ago · 1 min read · TechCrunch AINew

Amazon has announced it will stop using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when negotiating data center deals with local governments, mirroring a similar policy adopted by Microsoft earlier this year. The widespread use of secrecy agreements previously triggered fierce community backlash over the heavy energy consumption and environmental impact of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Local opposition has resulted in hundreds of proposed and enacted data center moratoriums across multiple regions, ranging from New York to San Francisco. Tech companies are now shifting toward transparent negotiations to rebuild public trust as demand for AI compute capacity continues to escalate globally.