{"slug": "openai-head-sam-altman-says-people-hate-data-centers-but-the-company-still-plans", "title": "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", "summary": "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that 'people hate data centers' but reaffirmed the company's plan to invest $50 million more in AI infrastructure this year alone, according to a report. The investment underscores OpenAI's continued expansion despite public opposition to data center construction.", "body_md": "Join the club for quick access. Enter your email below and we'll send confirmation, and sign you up to our newsletter.\n\nBy submitting your information, you confirm you are aged 16 or over,\nhave read our\n[Privacy Policy](https://futureplc.com/privacy-policy/)\nand agree to the\n[Terms & Conditions](https://futureplc.com/future-member-terms-and-conditions/). Geographical rules apply.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/openai-head-sam-altman-says-people-hate-data-centers-but-the-company-still-plans", "canonical_source": "https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/openai-head-sam-altman-says-people-hate-data-centers-but-the-company-still-plans-to-invest-usd50-million-more-in-ai-infrastructure-this-year-alone/", "published_at": "2026-09-02 16:21:21+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-09-02 16:53:31.481007+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["ai-infrastructure"], "entities": ["OpenAI", "Sam Altman"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/openai-head-sam-altman-says-people-hate-data-centers-but-the-company-still-plans", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/openai-head-sam-altman-says-people-hate-data-centers-but-the-company-still-plans.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/openai-head-sam-altman-says-people-hate-data-centers-but-the-company-still-plans.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/openai-head-sam-altman-says-people-hate-data-centers-but-the-company-still-plans.jsonld"}}