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OpenAI Pledges Data Center Safeguards After Voters Back Construction Limits

Technology companies are offering community safeguards after voters backed data center restrictions, but OpenAI says it will keep investing as political obstacles to construction grow.

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Key moments · 6

Hinojosa victory raises uncertainty for Texas data center projects

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OpenAI introduces community compact and infrastructure policy blueprint

Openai: News ↗

Meta president says election results will complicate construction

The Wall Street Journal Tech ↗

Democratic winners and lawmakers call for tougher construction limits

CNBC ↗

Builders weigh overseas projects and desert sites amid opposition

The Wall Street Journal Tech ↗

OpenAI CFO says data center investment will continue

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