Can the AI industry persuade data center opponents by getting rid of NDAs?

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The AI industry is facing significant local opposition to data center expansions due to massive energy and water requirements. To combat public skepticism and local moratoriums, experts are debating whether abandoning strict NDAs and embracing transparency could help secure the infrastructure needed for AGI. The shift moves the conversation from abstract 'compute' to the physical reality of building power-hungry facilities in residential backyards.