Amazon warns communities against blocking AI data centers in new blog post
Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman published a lengthy blog post urging communities to support AI data center projects. Garman argues that blocking these projects risks irreparable harm to the US economy and national security, claiming the country cannot afford to lose the race for AI dominance. He alleges that misinformation and outright lies are spreading faster than ever, and suggests…
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- AWS CEO Matt Garman warns blocking data centers risks US economy and national security
- Amazon pledges over $1 billion investment in communities near its data centers
- Company says it stopped using NDAs with government agencies after lawmaker scrutiny
Garman states that over 100 data center moratoriums are currently being considered nationwide. To address local concerns, Amazon outlined a "Data Center Commitment" pledging to create jobs, prevent local energy rate increases, and invest more than $1 billion in neighboring communities. Additionally, Amazon chief global affairs and legal officer David Zapolsky confirmed the company no longer uses nondisclosure agreements with government agencies, following scrutiny from Democratic lawmaker Jamie Raskin.
Amazon writes scary blog warning communities not to block data centers
The Verge AI · 2 October 2026
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