OpenAI kicks off charm offensive to change voters’ view of data centers

OpenAI has launched a charm offensive to shift voter perceptions regarding data centers. This follows a period where voters fiercely rejected such facilities, contributing to Democratic victories in key national races. In instances where data centers were explicitly on the ballot, they were overwhelmingly defeated. Midterm voters rejected industry-backed candidates and supported resolutions to halt construction, delivering a major blow to the sector and prompting the current strategic outreach by OpenAI to change public opinion.