OpenAI pledged to cover electricity and grid costs for its future AI campuses that it owns and operates. The company also promised to publish water and energy figures, conduct independent noise studies and limit non-disclosure agreements with public officials. However, its national compact provides no penalties for noncompliance, dispute-resolution process or independent verification of the reported figures. Partner-owned facilities, including those built by Oracle, are not automatically covered, leaving the enforcement mechanism uncertain. The announcement follows voter support for restrictions on data centers in several states.
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