OpenAI weighs revising 2027 data center plans as anti-data-center votes pass
kimmonismus · x · 2026-11-05
Per The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI leaders are discussing whether to revise their 2027 data center capacity expectations after US election results.
- Voters backed candidates critical of data centers and approved local restrictions on new projects
- This raises the prospect of construction delays for new capacity
- Commenters note anti-AI sentiment is gaining momentum, marking another setback for expansion plans
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