OpenAI CFO Sara Friar told CNBC the company will not alter AI infrastructure
investment plans after the US midterms, will continue partnering with major
hyperscale cloud providers, and expects to use financing to meet customer
demand. She said election outcomes would not materially change OpenAI’s business
but that increased scrutiny of data centers has prompted greater local community
outreach. Local ballots in 10 states covered 41 data‑center measures; only one
backed limits — voter concerns centered on higher power bills, environmental
impact and jobs. Friar said OpenAI filed a confidential IPO submission with the
SEC in June, is considering a 2027 listing and is negotiating a new funding
round at a $1.25 tln pre‑money valuation, adding AI demand is real and
persistent.
