Can the AI industry persuade data center opponents by getting rid of NDAs?
On Equity, we debate the impact of data center moratoriums and whether the AI industry has a communication problem.
TL;DR
- Amazon and Microsoft have stopped using NDAs in local government negotiations for data centers.
- The tech industry faces significant backlash over data centers and AI, partly due to poor communication.
- Data center moratoriums are often temporary and may not halt long-term development, though companies appear concerned by the pushback.
- Improved transparency, starting with ending secret negotiations, is considered a crucial first step for the industry.
- The broader issue is the tech industry's general failure to explain the utility and impact of its technologies to the public.