NSW government ‘absolutely thrilled’ to welcome OpenAI ... until someone mentioned the Terminator films
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NSW’s mixed internal emails about OpenAI—enthusiasm plus Terminator anxiety—capture how governments are simultaneously courting AI investment and managing public fear. If you’re expanding AI operations into new regions, expect political support to come with narrative management obligations.
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