# OpenAI drops NDAs on data center deals

> Following voter backlash at the midterms, OpenAI commits to transparency with local officials on its data center projects.
- Title: OpenAI drops NDAs on data center deals · The Verge | Shortify
- Summary: Following voter backlash at the midterms, OpenAI commits to transparency with local officials on its data center projects.
- Keywords: openai, data centers, non-disclosure agreements, midterms, amazon, public officials, The Verge
- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1028454/openai-data-center-nda
- Author: Jay Peters
- Published: 2026-11-06T00:37:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: openai, data centers, non-disclosure agreements, midterms, amazon, public officials, technology, culture
## Voters reject data center expansion
This week's midterms saw voters resoundingly voice their opposition to data center expansion, prompting OpenAI to announce new community commitments.
## OpenAI drops NDAs with officials
OpenAI will no longer use non-disclosure agreements with public officials, allowing only narrow protections for security information, trade secrets, or proprietary data.

> only narrow protections covering legitimate security information, trade secrets, or proprietary or competitively sensitive information
## New commitments to local communities
OpenAI will pay the full cost of electricity and infrastructure it uses, publish job opportunities, report on hiring, and create local compacts reflecting community priorities.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI will no longer use non-disclosure agreements with public officials on data center projects, responding to midterm voters' opposition to expansion.