India, November 7, 2026: OpenAI to press ahead with data-centre expansion despite midterm sweep, CFO says. The Hindu reported the development in a detailed account.

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“We are ⁠going to keep building out those relationships with communities so we can get the compute we need,” she added. One of the corporate faces of the AI boom, OpenAI has moved quickly ‌to counter fears that a shift in congressional power could slow the industry’s growth. It launched a charm offensive on Thursday to win ‌over communities as opposition to data centres becomes a rallying point for anxieties ‌about ⁠the technology.

As part of the efforts, OpenAI said, it will no ⁠longer use non-disclosure agreements with public officials when negotiating or discussing future sites. It will also give residents access to construction plans and their potential effects. Growing data-centre opposition was a crucial issue in the midterm ​elections.

Democratic candidates, including Texas Governor-elect Gina ‌Hinojosa, made tighter scrutiny of the facilities a central campaign pledge. The Lone Star State is one of the fastest-growing data-center regions in the world.

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