Professor of Sociology Eric Bonds
Professor of Sociology Eric Bonds was featured in an NBC News article titled “How NDAs Keep AI Data Center Details Hidden from Americans.”
The piece examines how major tech companies are requiring local land sellers to sign non-disclosure agreements that restrict public knowledge about the construction of artificial intelligence data centers, raising concerns among communities about transparency. Bonds contributes his expertise by sharing findings from his research, which revealed that 25 of 31 localities in Virginia had signed NDAs with prospective or existing data centers — agreements that effectively limit discussion about how these projects may negatively affect nearby residents. Read more.