CNBC Exclusive: Transcript: OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar Speaks with CNBC's Sara Eisen on "Squawk on the Street" Today - CNBC

OpenAI's Expansion Plans Unaffected by Midterm Election, Says Sarah Friar

OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Friar, has stated that the company's plans to expand its data center network will not be much affected by the recent midterm election results. Friar stressed the company's continued focus on responsible AI infrastructure and investments in data centers, despite political backlash. The announcement comes after accounts of backlash following the election.

“The announcement comes after accounts of backlash following the election,” — Victor Fenwick, senior market analyst at Copburn Ton Advisory, observed.

Timeline

Nov 6 — OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Friar, has stated that the company's plans to expand its data center n...

Nov 6 — The announcement comes after accounts of backlash following the election....

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