# OpenAI sets community standards for AI infrastructure

> OpenAI launches National Community Compact and Compute Campus Policy Blueprint to ensure local communities benefit from AI infrastructure.
- Title: OpenAI sets community standards for AI infrastructure · OpenAI
- Summary: OpenAI launches National Community Compact and Compute Campus Policy Blueprint to ensure local communities benefit from AI infrastructure.
- Keywords: national community compact, compute campus policy blueprint, openai, ai infrastructure, energy costs, local jobs, water usage, community priorities
- Source: OpenAI — https://openai.com/index/setting-new-standard-responsible-ai-infrastructure
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: national community compact, compute campus policy blueprint, openai, ai infrastructure, energy costs, local jobs, water usage, community priorities, ai, technology
## New AI infrastructure commitments
OpenAI publishes National Community Compact and Compute Campus Policy Blueprint to ensure communities share AI benefits.
## Community influence in AI projects
Residents will shape campus development, hold developers accountable, and share in economic opportunities created by ai infrastructure.
## Local compact commitments
Each campus will pay for energy, protect local resources, create jobs, and report annually on progress to communities.
## Energy and infrastructure costs
OpenAI will cover full electricity costs and infrastructure expenses with financial assurances for customers.
## Water and environmental protection
Campuses will develop water plans, use low-water cooling, and publish water and electricity usage reports annually.
## Local job creation and training
OpenAI will publish job forecasts, train residents for new roles, and report on hiring and apprenticeships annually.
## Community-specific examples
In Effingham County, Georgia, $4.8 million grant provides free school meals for 14,000 students; in Pike County, Ohio, $6 million supports childcare.
## Policy proposals for accountability
Federal and state policymakers should establish rules for responsible ai infrastructure development and community protections.
## Local economic benefits
OpenAI aims to ensure ai infrastructure creates local jobs, supports small businesses, and keeps work within communities.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI commits to paying for energy, protecting local resources, and creating jobs at AI campuses through community agreements and policy proposals.