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NSW government ‘absolutely thrilled’ to welcome OpenAI ... until someone mentioned the Terminator films
The Guardian World
Friday 03 July 2026, 14:54 UTC
By Josh Taylor Technology reporter
1 min read
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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 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...
Emails sent between MP Anoulak Chanthivong’s staff take cautious approach to AI giant arriving in Sydney – despite the government’s encouragement
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.
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