OpenAI proposes compute campus branding and new data center commitments

First reported by Data Center Dynamics at · Updated · 9 sources

OpenAI says it will avoid nondisclosure agreements in data center deals and ensure projects do not increase residents' electricity costs. The company also pledged closer collaboration with local communities following opposition to data center expansion. According to Bloomberg, OpenAI wants its framework incorporated into laws governing AI expansion.

  • Engadget reports that OpenAI also pledged to protect local resources and report on its facilities' impact.

Covered by 9 publishers within 35 hours of the first report.

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Data Center Dynamics OpenAI to rebrand its data centers as compute campuses as part of broader policy and PR push
Bloomberg OpenAI to Change How It Handles Data Centers After Outcry · Dina Bass
CNBC OpenAI pledges to halt NDAs in new data center policy proposal after election rebuke
Engadget OpenAI says it will protect local resources and report on the impact of its data centers · staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon)
Android Headlines OpenAI Drops Secret NDAs and Promises to Pay Full Power Costs for Data Centers · Jean Leon
The Hill OpenAI rebrands data centers as 'compute campuses,' unveils new framework · Julia Shapero
New York Times OpenAI Pledges to Give Locals More Say in Data Center Projects · Emmy Martin
Semafor OpenAI looks to make data centers more palatable · Brendan Ruberry
The Verge OpenAI is stepping back from NDAs for data center projects · Jay Peters

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