Amazon to End NDAs in Data Center Negotiations, Following Microsoft

Amazon announced it will no longer use non‑disclosure agreements when negotiating data‑center contracts with local governments, a move that mirrors Microsoft’s earlier decision. The change comes amid growing community opposition to the secrecy surrounding AI infrastructure projects, which has spurred hundreds of moratoriums and regulatory proposals across the United States—from New York to San Francisco. By removing NDAs, Amazon aims to increase transparency and address concerns that confidential negotiations hinder public scrutiny. The company’s shift may influence how other tech firms approach local government deals and could affect the pace of AI‑related infrastructure development.