OpenAI faces Democratic pressure over its AI data center expansion

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OpenAI unveiled new policies on data centers amid concerns over energy costs and the impact on local communities, as Democrats push to curb the expansion of AI infrastructure. The company pledged to cover the energy and water costs of its data centers, stop using non-disclosure agreements with public officials in negotiations over new sites, and inform residents about construction plans and possible traffic, noise and lighting disruptions. Meta said it made a similar commitment in March.

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OpenAI announced policies to cover the energy and water costs of its AI data centers
The company will stop using non-disclosure agreements with public officials in negotiations over new sites
OpenAI will inform residents about construction plans and possible traffic, noise and lighting disruptions

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OpenAI faces Democratic pressure over its AI data center expansion

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