Meta Reviews Data Center NDAs After Criticism Over Louisiana Hyperion Project
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Updated · Computerworld · Oct 23
Meta Reviews Data Center NDAs After Criticism Over Louisiana Hyperion Project
1 articles · Updated · Computerworld · Oct 23
Summary
Meta said this week it is reviewing its use of non-disclosure agreements after drawing criticism for secrecy around its proposed Hyperion data center in Louisiana.
Public backlash has widened beyond Meta, with residents and officials increasingly challenging opaque data center plans and their power and water demands.
Microsoft said in March it would stop using NDAs in data center site selection and development, and Google has since followed; Amazon this month also pledged more disclosure and may pause requests for government NDAs.
The shift suggests protests are already influencing hyperscalers as some major projects face delays, though it remains unclear whether greater transparency and renewable-energy efforts will ease opposition.