Tesla is pushing into modular artificial intelligence data centre hardware after filing a trademark for “Megapod” in the United States. The application describes a modular data centre hardware system for AI computing, including servers, networking equipment, power distribution and cooling. Tesla also describes a self-contained modular computing unit with downloadable software for monitoring and optimisation. The move would put Tesla into competition with Nvidia-backed platforms, while Tesla remains a major Nvidia customer and has faced delays in its own AI chip plans.