OpenAI will keep investing in AI data centers despite election results, CFO tells CNBC

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OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC the company will continue investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure even after voters backed restrictions on data centers in the midterm elections. According to an analysis by Ballotpedia and results gathered by CNBC, of 41 local ballot measures across 10 states, voters backed restrictions or rejected pro-development measures in all but one. Friar said OpenAI is still exploring a 2027 IPO and is in talks to raise capital.

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OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said the company will maintain its investment in AI infrastructure to meet customer demand.
Of 41 local ballot measures across 10 states, voters backed restrictions or rejected pro-development measures in all but one, according to Ballotpedia and CNBC.
OpenAI confidentially filed its prospectus with the SEC in June and continues to evaluate a 2027 market debut.

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OpenAI will keep investing in AI data centers despite election results, CFO tells CNBC

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