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

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:54:59 GMT

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...

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