Tesla plans to sell modular AI data center hardware called ‘Megapod’

Tesla filed a trademark application for a product named "Megapod" on March 19, 2024, indicating plans to sell modular AI data center hardware. The "Megapod" is described as a self-contained computing system designed for artificial intelligence workloads. This move follows Tesla's decision to discontinue its in-house AI training supercomputer, Dojo, less than a year prior. The "Megapod" concept aims to provide a scalable and deployable solution for AI infrastructure, potentially addressing the growing demand for specialized computing power in the AI sector. The trademark filing suggests Tesla is pivoting its AI hardware strategy towards offering external solutions rather than solely focusing on internal development. This strategic shift could allow Tesla to leverage its manufacturing expertise and potentially generate new revenue streams by supplying AI hardware to other companies or researchers. The specifics of the "Megapod"'s architecture and capabilities remain undisclosed, but its modular nature implies flexibility and ease of deployment for various AI applications.