OpenAI pledges transparency on data center energy, water use amid US opposition

OpenAI announced new commitments to disclose electricity costs, water usage, and end secrecy agreements for data centers, responding to public opposition in the US. The move follows midterm elections and signals a shift toward greater accountability, though specifics on enforcement and scope remain unclear. This matters as AI infrastructure faces growing scrutiny over environmental and community impacts.

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