Amazon and Microsoft will stop using non-disclosure agreements when negotiating with U.S. local governments over data centre construction. The move follows growing community resistance to AI infrastructure expansion and aims to improve transparency and reduce mistrust. TechCrunch reported Amazon made the change while outlining community contribution plans, and Microsoft announced the same policy earlier. The report said secrecy has fuelled opposition and raised doubts about the effectiveness of short-term permitting pauses.

Financial regulators in the U.S. states of New York and Wyoming have agreed to cooperate more closely in overseeing cryptocurrency companies. The New York State Department of Financial Services and the Wyoming Division of Banking signed a memorandum of understanding covering licensing, examinations and enforcement. The deal includes sharing review materials and past examination data, coordinating inspection schedules and pursuing joint examinations. Some firms may qualify for an expedited review track, with a target decision within 6 months.