Definition
Modular AI factories are prefabricated, truck-deployable data center units designed to accelerate AI compute capacity deployment without full-scale campus construction timelines.
Key Points
- Crusoe Spark: Flagship modular factory concept announced with $3.9B Series F (September 2026)
- Addresses AI infrastructure bottleneck — traditional data center builds take years
- Complements hyperscale campus projects (e.g., OpenAI Abilene site)