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OpenAI pledges to avoid NDAs, cut power use in data center deals after Democrats' midterm wins

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Bloomberg reports that OpenAI has pledged to change its data center deal practices, including avoiding nondisclosure agreements and reducing power usage, following Democrats' midterm election wins. The company also said it will ensure residents do not pay for the electricity used by its data centers.

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    OpenAI pledges to change how it handles data center deals, including avoiding nondisclosure agreements and cutting power usage, after Democrats' midterm wins (Dina Bass/Bloomberg)

    Dina Bass / Bloomberg : OpenAI pledges to change how it handles data center deals, including avoiding nondisclosure agreements and cutting power usage, after Democrats' midterm wins — OpenAI said it will avoid nondisclosure agreements when it negotiates data center deals and ensure residents don't pay for the electricity …

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