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OpenAI pledged to cover data center power costs and increase transparency and community input. The commitments follow widespread local votes restricting AI infrastructure expansion.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02OpenAI reaffirmed its commitment to cover the full cost of powering its data centers,
00:07according to CNBC. OpenAI also pledged to seek community input, publish construction plans,
00:14and avoid non-disclosure agreements with public officials for facilities it owns and operates.
00:19The company urged policymakers to adopt similar requirements into law.
00:24The announcement came two days after voters rejected data center expansion in 40 of 40
00:29local ballot measures across 10 states. Opposition to AI data centers has grown over concerns about
00:36rising utility bills, environmental damage, and job losses. OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer
00:43Chris Lehane said the policy blueprint has been in development since August.
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