OpenAI rebrands data centers as ‘compute campuses,’ unveils new framework
The Hill · Julia Shapero ·
OpenAI unveiled a new framework Thursday for building data centers, which it appears to be rebranding as “compute campuses” following the recent groundswell of opposition to the server warehouses powering the AI boom. The ChatGPT maker said it is committed to paying the full cost of electricity and infrastructure associated with its projects while providing…
OpenAI unveiled a new framework Thursday for building data centers, which it appears to be rebranding as “compute campuses” following the recent groundswell of opposition to the server warehouses powering the AI boom.
The ChatGPT maker said it is committed to paying the full cost of electricity and infrastructure associated with its projects while providing financial assurances in case they are reduced or canceled.
It is also pledging to prioritize closed-loop or low-water cooling, publish information about electricity and water use and not rely on nondisclosure agreements (NDA), which have limited public information about data center deals.
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