Amazon ends data center NDAs but faces fresh backlash

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The CEO of Amazon Web Services pushed back against widespread suspicion of data centers, saying the company no longer uses non-disclosure agreements with communities. Amazon's $1 billion plan to combat the backlash drew more criticism that it downplays data center pollution.

Why it matters：Data centers are a physical bottleneck for AI growth, and local opposition and disclosure disputes influence where and how quickly capacity can be built.

Key points

  • AWS says it has stopped using NDAs with communities
  • Critics say Amazon downplays data center pollution

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