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OpenAI pledges voluntary commitments for data centers after midterm voter pushback

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Following midterm elections where US voters rejected new data centers, OpenAI announced voluntary commitments for future sites, though the pledges apply only to facilities it operates itself.

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  1. 2026-11-05 14:37 · The Decoder
    After midterm rout, OpenAI tries to win over communities it needs for AI expansion

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