NSW SCRUBS 'THRILLED' COMMENT OVER TERMINATOR JOKES

The NSW government initially drafted a statement expressing it was "absolutely thrilled" to welcome OpenAI to Sydney. However, staffers in MP Anoulak Chanthivong's office removed the phrase after joking about Skynet—the fictional AI system from Terminator films—potentially arriving in the city within five years. Emails between government staff show a more measured approach to the AI company's expansion into Australia, contrasting with public enthusiasm for the move. OpenAI announced its inaugural Australian office in Sydney, marking a significant step in the company's international growth. The exchange highlights tensions between governments eager to attract tech investment and growing concerns about artificial intelligence's risks. While the NSW government continues to support OpenAI's presence, the internal communications suggest staff are taking a cautious stance on framing the announcement.