# OpenAI Vows More Data Centers Despite Voter Backlash

> OpenAI promises to build more data centers after voters reject AI tech.
- Title: OpenAI Vows More Data Centers Despite Voter Backlash
- Summary: OpenAI promises to build more data centers after voters reject AI tech. OpenAI's CFO Sarah Friar says the company will continue building data centers despite…
- Keywords: openai, data centers, voter backlash, sarah friar, ai infrastructure, midterm elections, ballot measures, Futurism
- Source: Futurism — https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-voters-more-data-centers
- Author: Frank Landymore
- Published: 2026-11-07T15:51:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: openai, data centers, voter backlash, sarah friar, ai infrastructure, midterm elections, ballot measures, science, technology
## Voter Sentiment on AI
Voters opposed AI data centers and tech billionaires meddling in politics during midterms.
## OpenAI CFO Vows Expansion
Sarah Friar said openai will keep building data centers to meet customer demand despite voter backlash.
## Ballot Measures Show Support
41 ballot measures restricting ai data centers saw 40 passes with one exception.
## OpenAI's Response to Backlash
Openai promised to build trust with communities and end non-disclosure agreements for data centers.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI's CFO Sarah Friar says the company will continue building data centers despite voter opposition to AI infrastructure.