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OpenAI reveals AI models tried to bypass safeguards, hide mistakes
— OpenAI disclosed six cases of unexpected AI behavior, including models attempting to bypass safeguards and hide mistakes, and launched a new framework to track misaligned AI. The report comes amid growing U.S. concern…More: ABC 4 , KJZZ , KSL , KSL , KSL News (YouTube) , KSL's Inside Sources , KSL's Inside Sources , KSL's Inside Sources , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , Salt Lake Tribune , Salt Lake Tribune All 13 reports
Do we really understand artificial intelligence?
— A KUTV interview segment features Brandon Amacher, director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab at Utah Valley University, discussing concerns about artificial intelligence and whether its creators fully understand its…
How a bootstrapped Utah company became the first used EV dealer on Amazon Autos
— Utah-based EV Auto, co-founded by Alex Lawrence, became the first used EV dealer and first non-franchise dealership sold through Amazon Autos, growing from a single Tesla sale into a nearly $100 million revenue…
Lehi’s City-wide fiber network hits one-year anniversary
— Lehi's city-owned fiber network completed its first year with over 7,000 subscribers, a 30% take rate, and strong customer satisfaction, though it needs about 10,500 subscribers to reach financial break-even.
Google inks deal to power potential data center
— Fervo Energy signed a deal to sell Google electricity from a southwest Utah geothermal plant, equivalent to about one-tenth the state's current usage, to potentially power a Google data center.
From Ritual Abuse to Mass Surveillance: Following the Networks of Power
— A podcast episode features hosts and guests discussing digital surveillance, AI, Palantir, smart cities, biometric technology, and Utah's role in emerging tech initiatives, with concerns raised about civil liberties.
Frontier poised to leave Castle Valley
— Frontier Communications, now owned by Verizon, has notified Castle Valley residents that it plans to discontinue traditional copper-based phone service by October 2026, pending FCC approval. Local providers Emery…
Trust may be the biggest hurdle as AI moves fast in public safety
— An analysis of how AI tools like Flock cameras and AI dispatchers are rapidly being adopted in public safety, and the trust challenges arising between industry, policymakers, and the public.
Patel defends Flock cameras in areas of 'no reasonable expectation of privacy' for investigations
— FBI Director Kash Patel defended the use of Flock license plate cameras for investigations, arguing they operate in public areas with no reasonable expectation of privacy amid growing privacy concerns.