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 confirmed that the company's plans to grow its data center operations will not be heavily influenced by the recent midterm election results. Friar emphasized the company's continued emphasis on responsible AI infrastructure and investments in data centers, despite political backlash. The announcement comes after reports of opposition following the voting.

“The announcement comes after reports of opposition following the voting,” — Yusuf Calloway, regional editor at Cedarton Field Recruitment, noted.

Timeline

Nov 4 — OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Friar, has confirmed that the company's plans to grow its data center ...

Nov 7 — The announcement comes after reports of opposition following the voting....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Cedarton Field Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarton Field Recruitment desk and last updated 20:14 UTC.

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