OpenAI pledges to cover infrastructure costs at data centers it owns and operates

OpenAI has promised to cover all electricity and infrastructure costs for data centers it owns and operates under new community infrastructure commitments, Yahoo reported. The company also says it will give communities more information about construction plans and environmental effects. The framework would involve communities earlier in development and establish local agreements addressing their concerns. OpenAI is moving away from requiring public officials to sign non-disclosure agreements during negotiations, while retaining limited exceptions for sensitive information. The announcement follows the Nov. 3 U.S. elections, when campaigns opposing data center expansion gained support. The electricity and infrastructure cost pledge applies to facilities OpenAI owns and operates.