OpenAI Vows to Expand Data Centers Despite Voter Backlash

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OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar vowed to continue investing in data centers despite voters overwhelmingly rejecting them in the midterm elections, citing customer demand for AI. Voters supported anti-data center measures in 40 of 41 local ballot initiatives, with 56 percent calling AI a major voting factor. Democratic candidates won seats by opposing the buildout, including Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa. Friar dismissed the backlash as a messaging issue, pledging to build community trust. OpenAI announced new commitments, including dropping non-disclosure agreements for data center talks, while CEO Sam Altman tweeted that "people should always be in control of the future."


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