OpenAI sends Texas governor a letter pledging responsible AI infrastructure

OpenAI sent Texas Governor Greg Abbott a letter outlining its commitments on responsible AI data center infrastructure, saying it supports reliable, transparent growth that benefits Texans.

Why it matters: The letter lands amid mounting backlash over AI data centers in Texas, including reporting that Amazon's planned Texas facility could become a top US CO2 source and accusations that Amazon dodged public review for a similar project. A public pledge like this reads as an attempt by OpenAI to get ahead of the same scrutiny before it lands on its own Texas buildout.