OpenAI has new PR plan for data center backlash: rename to 'campuses'

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2 Nov 2026 • 10:52 PM MYT
The Independent
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OpenAI has new PR plan for data center backlash: rename to 'campuses'

  • OpenAI is launching a policy and PR campaign to counter rising public and political backlash against artificial intelligence.
  • The company plans to rebrand data centers as AI compute campuses to highlight local economic benefits and reshape public perception.
  • The PR push comes ahead of US midterms as tech firms prepare for potential regulatory changes following favorable treatment under Donald Trump.
  • OpenAI hopes the rebranding will move public discourse away from concerns about noise, water usage, and disruption caused by server facilities.
  • The company will also promote discussions on mandatory safety limits, economic benefits, and international cooperation on AI regulation.

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