Tech Giants Have Long Kept Data Center Deals Secret. Public Outcry Is Forcing A Rethink
Data center builders for years have asked local government officials to sign nondisclosure agreements before discussing potential projects.
Now, as public opposition to data centers intensifies in communities across the U.S., these NDAs are becoming political liabilities, prompting some developers and tech giants to reconsider whether the benefits of secrecy outweigh the costs.