OpenAI CFO Friar says data-centre investment continues after midterms
Il Sole 24 Ore (CNBC interview): Sarah Friar says OpenAI will keep investing via hyperscaler relationships and capital raises despite local ballot backlash against data centres.
Why it matters
Voters backed restrictions or rejected pro-data-centre measures in 40 of 41 local ballots across 10 states this week, raising political risk for AI infrastructure. Friar told CNBC demand remains the constraint and that OpenAI will deepen hyperscaler ties and raise capital. The Italian wire summary is used because cnbc.com returns 403 to the site checker. Pair with Hassett’s buildout comments already on the page.
Key facts
- Friar interviewed on CNBC Squawk on the Street Friday 2026-11-06
- Will keep investing to meet customer demand after midterms
- Plans to deepen hyperscaler partnerships and raise capital
- Coverage via Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor (cnbc.com blocked to checker)
- Local ballots: 40 of 41 measures restricted or rejected data centres