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Data centers go transparent: will it quell the AI backlash?

As tech giants ditch NDAs, personal AI startups are on the rise, but trust is still a hard sell.

Amazon has announced it will no longer use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move by Microsoft. This shift comes at a time when secrecy surrounding data centers has fueled community opposition, leading to hundreds of proposed and enacted moratoriums in major cities across the United States. The move is seen as a step towards greater transparency and, potentially, rebuilding trust in AI infrastructure. However, a wave of startups is betting on a different approach: by offering personal AI assistants that gain access to consumers' inboxes, files, and credit cards, these companies hope to capitalize on the growing demand for AI integration. The question remains: can transparency and consumer trust be achieved, or will AI infrastructure continue to face resistance?
Original source:  https://techcrunch.com/video/amazon-and-others-are-done-keeping-data-center-deals-secret-is-it-enough-to-build-trust/
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