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Many Democrats criticized AI data centers on the campaign trail.
OpenAI issued a new set of data center policies on Thursday, just days after a midterm election landslide for Democrats, many of whom voiced concern about potential negative impact from the facilities.
The ChatGPT-maker said it would abide by fresh commitments, including a vow to pay for all electricity and infrastructure used at its facilities.
It will create a "water plan" for each location as part of an effort to "protect local resources," the artificial intelligence company said.
Meanwhile, the practice of establishing non-disclosure agreements with public officials will largely end, OpenAI said, except for a narrow set of exceptions focused on security or trade secrets.
Each data center will form a "local compact" with the nearby community to address issues specific in a given area and improve transparency, according to the company.
OpenAI also committed to provide "sustainable investments" in support of neighboring communities, such as funding for free school lunches or improved childcare offerings. To help local residents secure jobs generated by its data center projects, OpenAI will work with training providers in the area, the company said.
"Building more computing infrastructure capacity in the United States can help lower the cost of delivering AI, put these tools in more people's hands, and ensure America stays at the forefront of the technology," OpenAI said in a blog post. "The communities that host this infrastructure should have a clear say in shaping their futures, too."
The company also urged policymakers at the state, local and federal level to "establish clear rules for how the industry builds."
"New policy is required to establish trust and confidence between communities…
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