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OpenAI to cover data center power costs amid election backlash

Open the sourceReported by Crypto Briefing, cryptobriefing.com, 5 November 2026, by Estefano Gomez
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OpenAI will cover the electricity costs for its data centers, a move aimed at defusing political backlash over the power demands of AI infrastructure. The company’s commitment may improve its financial stability and public reputation as it prepares for a potential IPO and manages regulatory relationships. The decision comes amid election-season scrutiny of energy use by AI firms. What to watch next is whether the policy eases political pressure and how it affects OpenAI’s cost structure and valuation ahead of any listing.

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