[OpenAI CFO: This Year's US Midterm Elections Will Not Affect the Company's IPO Plans] According to CNBC, OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar stated in an interview on the 6th that despite the 2026 US midterm elections changing the political landscape of Congress, the company's IPO plans have not been affected. Friar said the team's job is to handle all situations and she doesn't believe anything has had a significant impact on the company. Friar reiterated OpenAI's goal of going public next year. She revealed that OpenAI will not stop investing in large data centers and is attempting to redefine these facilities as "computing parks" to meet customer demand and continue raising funds. Friar also stated that OpenAI is currently performing well, with third-quarter revenue growing by 70% and enterprise business sales doubling.