House Democrat probing Amazon, Google, Meta, and Oracle over data center NDAs
Representative Jamie Raskin is investigating major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, and Oracle, regarding non-disclosure agreements signed with local officials. The probe seeks transparency on the environmental impact of data centers, specifically electricity and water usage.
Why it matters
This investigation addresses the growing concern over the environmental footprint of AI infrastructure and the lack of transparency in public-private partnerships.
Rep. Jamie Raskin is demanding the companies hand over secrecy agreements…
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