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NSW government ‘absolutely thrilled’ to welcome OpenAI ... until someone mentioned the Terminator films
United Kingdom🏛️ Politics11 hr. ago

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

The New South Wales (NSW) government initially expressed strong enthusiasm for OpenAI's decision to establish its first Australian office in Sydney, as revealed through internal emails shared with the NSW parliament. However, the phrase 'absolutely thrilled' was later removed from official communications after staff humorously raised concerns about potential dystopian outcomes inspired by the Terminator films' Skynet concept. Despite this internal caution, the government actively courted OpenAI with promotional materials highlighting Sydney's status as a leading tech hub, citing startups like Atlassian and Canva, and noting the presence of major tech firms in the area. The government remains focused on promoting AI growth while emphasizing responsible use of emerging technologies, though specific strategies remain under development.

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The Guardian (World) logoThe Guardian (World)IndependentCenter11 hr. ago
NSW government ‘absolutely thrilled’ to welcome OpenAI ... until someone mentioned the Terminator films

The New South Wales (NSW) government initially expressed strong enthusiasm for OpenAI's decision to establish its first Australian office in Sydney, as revealed through internal emails shared with the NSW parliament. However, the phrase 'absolutely thrilled' was later removed from official communications after staff humorously raised concerns about potential dystopian outcomes inspired by the Terminator films' Skynet concept. Despite this internal caution, the government actively courted OpenAI with promotional materials highlighting Sydney's status as a leading tech hub, citing startups like Atlassian and Canva, and noting the presence of major tech firms in the area. The government remains focused on promoting AI growth while emphasizing responsible use of emerging technologies, though specific strategies remain under development.

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