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OpenAI announced on November 5, 2026 that it will stop using non-disclosure agreements with public officials on its data center projects, allowing only narrow protections. The move follows this week's midterm elections, where, according to The Verge, voters strongly voiced opposition to data center expansion. Many data center projects have faced scrutiny for using NDAs to hide talks between developers and local officials. OpenAI also announced new commitments to the communities where it is building.