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Following Microsoft’s earlier lead, Amazon has announced it will discontinue the use of NDAs in its data center negotiations with local authorities. This shift comes amidst widespread community opposition to AI infrastructure, where secrecy has sparked hundreds of proposed and enacted moratoriums across the U.S. Concurrently, a new generation of startups is emerging, banking on consumers granting AI agents access to their personal data like inboxes, files, and credit cards — contingent on websites permitting their entry.
In this installment of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Anthony Ha, Sean O’Kane, and Rebecca Bellan delve into critical questions: Will the abandonment of NDAs truly transform data center negotiations? Why is building trust paramount for emerging personal AI startups? They also spotlight a few noteworthy deals from the past week.
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