‘States must act’: Utah Governor pushes for AI regulations ahead of federal preemption talk

Utah leaders are sharpening their focus on artificial intelligence, and Gov. Spencer Cox is making one point clear: innovation is welcome, but protecting children comes first. At a statewide AI Summit, Cox urged tech executives to expect firm boundaries when digital tools cross into harmful territory—especially for young users. He also pushed back against federal efforts to override state-level regulations. Even so, Cox unveiled a “pro-AI initiative,” signaling that Utah aims to shape the technology’s future while keeping human needs at the center.

Alixel Cabrera

Utah News Dispatch

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