OpenAI to continue US data center expansion

OpenAI will proceed with its US data center expansion plans despite political shifts from the midterm elections. CFO Sarah Friar confirmed the company is also pursuing fresh capital to support strong enterprise growth.

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FILE PHOTO: A view of a field with a sign against the construction of a data center, during the US midterm elections on Election Day, in Leavenworth County, Kansas, US, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

OpenAI will press ahead with its United States data-center expansion despite a Democratic midterm sweep. Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar told CNBC on Friday that infrastructure growth remains vital to meet surging customer demand.