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Utah governor calls on Congress to create 'framework' for AI safety


Pres. Trump pushes back on AI leaders calling for guardrails in their industry
— President Trump said AI industry regulation should be reduced rather than increased to help the U.S. win the
'Human-guided and human-controlled': Governor Cox calls for federal framework to regulate AI development
— Utah Gov. Spencer Cox sent a letter calling on Congress to establish a federal regulatory framework for AI development, emphasizing safety, accountability, and blocking AI chip sales to China. Utah officials cited…
Trust may be the biggest hurdle as AI moves fast in public safety
— Utah officials and policy experts discuss growing use of AI in public safety, including Weber County's AI-handled non-emergency dispatch calls and license plate reader cameras, and the public trust challenges these…
Trust may be the biggest hurdle as AI moves fast in public safety
— Utah officials and experts discuss growing use of AI in public safety, including AI dispatchers in Weber County and automatic license plate readers, and the public trust challenges these technologies face.
Will Congress add safeguards to artificial intelligence?
— Governor Cox is calling on Congress to create a national regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, joined by Utah Commerce Commissioner Margaret Busse. A podcast discussion explores the governor's motivations…
'Humans need to be in control': Democrats introduce ‘AI Kill Switch Act’ focused on AI safety
— House Democrats, including Rep. Ted Lieu and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, introduced the bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act, which would require certain advanced-AI developers to maintain the ability to slow, suspend, or shut…
Utah AI industry voice agrees 'slowdown' would be beneficial
— Kevin Williams, CEO of Utah-based AI consulting firm Ascend AI, says a slowdown in AI development could be beneficial, citing concerns about bad actors, financial crime, and the risk of AI monopolies outpacing…
Letter: The top three AI leaders issue warnings about the technology and Trump calls it a hoax?
— A West Valley City reader's letter to the editor criticizes President Trump for dismissing warnings from top AI industry leaders about losing control of the technology as a hoax.
As Trump bashes AI guardrails, Utah governor calls for whistleblower protection, mandatory safety reports
— Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined a bipartisan group of governors calling for federal whistleblower protections and mandatory safety reporting for AI companies, contrasting with President Trump's dismissal of AI safety…
