OpenAI, Anthropic sign on to Canada’s new data centre framework as public opinion sours on buildout

OpenAI and Anthropic have signed on to Canada's new data centre framework, agreeing to minimize water use and avoid shifting electricity costs to consumers, as public opinion turns against the buildout. The framework was introduced by the Canadian government to address environmental and economic concerns surrounding the rapid expansion of AI data centres.

Big data centre players agree to minimize water use and not to shift electricity costs to consumers. The post OpenAI, Anthropic sign on to Canada’s new data centre framework as public opinion sours on buildout first appeared on BetaKit.