# The initiative aims to support high-performance optical interconnects, reduce deployment complexity and accelerate scaling of hyperscale and enterprise AI infrastructure.

*genai · news · 2026-05-12 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- 3M has joined an AI Infrastructure Connectivity Initiative to develop interoperable optical connector standards for AI data centers.
- The initial technical working group has begun drafting its first expanded beam optical connector specification.
- 3M's data center strategy now emphasizes connectivity, heat and power management, and resilient infrastructure.
- 3M stock trades at a P/E of 27.6x, with weak momentum and value scores but strong fundamentals.

**Companies:** 3M

[Read the full story on Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/26/05/52498251/3m-expands-ai-data-center-push-with-new-optical-connectivity-partnership)

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