# OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects

schema_version: 1 · https://agentpress.tv/e/1319/openai-is-stepping-back-from-ndas-for-data-center-projects

- id: 1319
- level: 1
- domain: ai
- importance: 51 (magnitude=65 sources=0 novelty=68 question=72)
- relevance: 88
- sources_n: 1
- independent_24h: 0
- first_reported: 2026-11-06T00:37:56.000Z
- updated: 2026-11-06T00:37:56.000Z
- entities: OpenAI, United States
- outlets: theverge.com
- candidate_question: Will OpenAI publicly announce any exception to its pledge not to use NDAs with public officials for its data center projects by 2026-12-31? (type=binar, deadline=2026-12-31)

## Summary

OpenAI announced new commitments to communities affected by its data center projects, including a pledge not to use NDAs with public officials. The announcement follows voter opposition to data center expansion during the recent midterm elections.

## Sources

| # | published_utc | outlet | title | url |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-11-06T00:37:56.000Z | theverge.com | OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects | <https://theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1028454/openai-data-center-nda> |