OpenAI CFO says election did not change data-centre plans

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OpenAI is pressing ahead with its data-centre expansion despite the Democrats' midterm sweep, CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC, saying the nationwide victories 'didn't dramatically change' the company's IPO plans. Friar said OpenAI will keep investing in AI data centres and work to build trust with the communities where it builds them. The comments came as voters in several places backed candidates who pledged restrictions on data-centre development, and as newly elected Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders renewed calls for moratoriums.

Why it matters：OpenAI's insistence on building data centres despite political headwinds shows the tension between AI growth ambitions and local resistance.

Key points

  • Friar said the election did not dramatically change IPO plans.
  • OpenAI will continue investing in AI data centres.
  • The company says it will work to build trust with host communities.

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