Example of why we need data centers

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Seven in ten Americans oppose AI data centers in their communities—and Big Tech knows it. That’s why tech giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, and xAI are locking public officials behind non-disclosure agreements and concealing project details from communities until developers have secured permits, subsidies, and approvals. By the time many residents learn that a data center deal is on the table, it’s often too late to meaningfully engage.

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Even when a company is not shielding its identity, having only one or two key communicators can help ensure that what is provided to public stakeholders is consistent with the company’s communications strategy, particularly with respect to sensitive matters such as use of resources, neighborhood concerns and tax incentives.

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Reducing Public Records Disclosures Not disclosing sensitive information is one of the most effective tools for avoiding public records problems. To this end, data center companies should consider various strategies to reduce disclosures, including: Visually reviewing documents, either in person or during video calls, without providing copies. Making compliance information available for inspection but not for copying to allow the public entity to review records relevant to the project without creating a public record. Redacting sensitive information. Using a special purpose entity (SPE) or a third party to provide information on a client-anonymous basis. These approaches can help data center companies avoid the disclosure of sensitive electricity and water usage information, for example, which can be crucial for maintaining competitive standing in the industry.

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Those glasses pose so many ethical and privacy concerns. People don't need to be able to record everything all the time

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