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Utah Department of Commerce announces first regulation agreement on artificial intelligence

December 3, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Utah has become the first state in the United States to sign a regulatory artificial intelligence agreement after Utah’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy (OAIP) signed a regulatory agreement with ElizaChat. The agreement...

Q&A: Zach Boyd, director of Utah’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy

November 29, 2024

Utah legislators this year established a first-in-the-nation Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy with a mission to foster innovation, protect consumers, and observe and learn how the technology works. The approach has inspired model legislation from…

Utah Legislature working on guidelines for artificial intelligence in mental health care

November 19, 2024

Utah Legislature is looking at recommendations regarding artificial intelligence and deciding whether to create new laws and policies. (Canva) SALT LAKE CITY — Artificial Intelligence could be your next therapist. The Utah Legislature is looking at...

As AI in mental health evolves, Utah wants to regulate it while encouraging innovation

November 13, 2024

The Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy, a first of its kind, is exploring best practices and potential pitfalls in the technology A system that could automatically help patients forgo a waitlist to a therapist's office may be full of...

Utah experts see personalized education with AI tutors for students from all backgrounds

September 6, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah experts in artificial intelligence said one of the benefits of this new technology they are most excited for is how it could provide a personal tutor...

Experts warn political deepfakes to manipulate Utah voters are already here

August 29, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Artificial intelligence is spreading into more and more facets of our modern lives, and there is increasing fear of how these tools could be used to manipulate elections and trick voters. Experts say the exponentially expanding...

Utah's new AI Office zeroes in on generative AI in mental healthcare

July 30, 2024

The nation's first permanent state artificial intelligence office, established this month in Utah, wants to regulate the use of mental health chatbots. A draft bill will likely be circulated through Utah's state house by the end of the year. Utah is the...

Utah’s new Office of Artificial Intelligence will first focus on mental health care and AI

July 9, 2024

In response to rapidly-evolving technology, Utah has launched a new Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy . State leaders said the office is aimed at staying on top of technology...