Amazon pledges more than $1 billion over five years for US data center communities

Amazon says its Built Together program will add more than $1 billion over five years to existing investments in US data center communities. Plans include free community college and job training, energy-efficiency grants and locally chosen projects. The Associated Press reports the pledge comes amid backlash against data center development. Amazon also says it no longer uses nondisclosure agreements with government agencies it works with on projects.