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NSW government ‘absolutely thrilled’ to welcome OpenAI ... until someone mentioned the Terminator films

Source: The Guardian World - Published: 03 Jul 2026 17:54

Emails sent between MP Anoulak Chanthivong’s staff take cautious approach to AI giant arriving in Sydney – despite the government’s encouragementGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW technology minister’s office removed a reference to being “absolutely thrilled” about OpenAI opening a Sydney office after staffers joked a dystopian Skynet could be headed for the city within five years.Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI announced its first Australian office in August last year, before opening in December. Continue reading...