OpenAI head Sam Altman says 'people hate data centers,' but the company still plans to invest $50 million more in AI infrastructure this year alone
Despite public backlash and negative sentiments towards data centers and AI, OpenAI plans to invest an additional $50 million in AI infrastructure this year. CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the public's negativity but emphasizes the continued need for compute power, even exploring renting out capacity for profitability. The article highlights community opposition to data centers, citing examples of lawsuits and environmental concerns.
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