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Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash.

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Amazon ended nondisclosure agreements and set out a $1 billion plan aimed at addressing backlash over its data centers, drawing criticism that it downplays data center pollution.

Why it matters: The response to Amazon's plan suggests that ending NDAs and spending on community concerns has not resolved criticism of its data centers' environmental impact.

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“Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.”
Ars Technica AI, 02 Oct 2026, 20:30.

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