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

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

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Emails sent between MP Anoulak Chanthivong’s staff take cautious approach to AI giant arriving in Sydney – despite the government’s encouragement Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The 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...

Category
World
Published
Friday, July 3, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Publisher
The Guardian World

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