OpenAI to Continue Investing in AI Infrastructure Despite Midterm Election Results, Says CFO Sarah Friar

11/06/2026, 08:37 AM economy announcement ai

In a recent interview with CNBC, OpenAI's CFO Sarah Friar addressed the company's strategy following the midterm elections, where voters expressed strong opposition to data centers. Despite this setback, Friar stated that OpenAI will continue to invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

She highlighted the importance of maintaining relationships with major cloud service providers, referred to as hyperscalers, to ensure that the company can meet growing customer demand.

Friar's comments suggest that OpenAI is prioritizing long-term growth and capital investment in AI, which could have significant implications for the company's future operations and its position within the tech sector

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