OpenAI wants everyone to call AI data centers 'compute campuses'
An OpenAI spokesperson said the term better represents the "role" of AI infrastructure.
OpenAI is revamping the name of its AI data centers to "compute campuses," according to a statement from the company. Bloomberg/Getty Images reported on this development, which aims to better reflect the role of AI infrastructure. This new term, confirmed by an OpenAI spokesperson to Business Insider, encompasses the scale and purpose of the infrastructure being developed for AI.
The spokesperson emphasized that compute campuses signify long-term investments in computing, energy infrastructure, and skilled work. Despite ongoing discussions about the environmental impact of AI data centers, public perception has been difficult to improve. Midterm election season has brought renewed attention to the issue, as data center developers have pledged financial support to local communities and schools.
However, OpenAI believes that renaming these facilities to "compute campuses" could also positively influence public opinion. It remains to be seen whether this new terminology will gain traction, especially in light of potential regulatory changes in response to the midterm elections.
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