NEWS RELEASE: Acclaimed Actor, Filmmaker, and Entrepreneur Joseph Gordon-Levitt Joins 2025 Utah AI Summit as Featured Speaker

The founder of HITRECORD will discuss balancing innovation with fundamental safety standards, particularly concerning children SALT LAKE CITY, UT—The2025 Utah AI Summit (Summit), Utah’s Pro-Human Leadership in the Age of AI, is excited to announce that Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated American actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Joseph Gordon-Levitt has joined the lineup of featured speakers. Mr. Gordon-Levitt will speak on December 2 at the Salt Palace in …

NEWS RELEASE: Utah Announces 2025 Utah AI Summit: Utah’s Pro-Human Leadership in the Age of AI

Engage with visionaries and industry leaders in groundbreaking conversations about how Utah is leading the way in the age of AI.  SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah will elevate its role in the AI landscape by hosting its 2025 AI Summit, “Utah’s Pro-Human Leadership in the Age of AI,” on Dec. 1-2, 2025, at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake …

Utah Has Found the Right Middle Ground on Artificial Intelligence

We don’t have to choose between innovation and safety. With the right structure, we can have both. By Spencer Cox & Margaret Busse As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into our professional and personal lives, policymakers across the country are grappling with how — and whether — to respond. In the past two years, we’ve seen an explosion of interest in regulating …

NEWS RELEASE: Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Announces Best Practices from Groundbreaking Study on AI Use in Mental Health Therapy

Salt Lake City, UT—The Utah Department of Commerce’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy (OAIP) has released a guidance letter based on findings from a comprehensive study examining the integration of artificial intelligence technologies by mental health therapists. This pioneering research, conducted in partnership with the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), highlights essential guidelines that support therapists in leveraging AI while prioritizing patient welfare, data privacy, and ethical …

NEWS RELEASE:  Utah Department of Commerce’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Announces First Regulatory Mitigation Agreement

A First-of-Its-Kind AI Regulatory Relief Agreement for Utah With Teen Mental Wellness App, ElizaChat SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence (OAIP) signed its first regulatory mitigation agreement with ElizaChat, a company developing an app that schools can offer to teenage students to enable them to improve their mental wellness. The app aims to facilitate discussions around …

NEWS RELEASE: Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy’s Call For Public Suggestions on Next Learning Agenda

Call For Public Suggestions on Utah Office of AI Policy’s Next Learning Agenda Salt Lake City, UT—The Office of Artificial Intelligence (OAIP) is concluding its current learning agenda on the use of AI in mental health in Utah and has made its recommendations to legislators. To prepare for its next learning agenda, OAIP is seeking input from technology and other community …

The Utah Department of Commerce Announces the Official Launch of the Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy

The Utah Department of Commerce Utah is pleased to announce the official launch of its Office of Artificial Intelligence (OAIP). This launch represents a significant milestone in Utah’s dedication to shaping responsible AI policies for the benefit of its residents and businesses. Utah is home to many artificial intelligence companies. As a state, we aim to encourage this nascent industry …

NEWS RELEASE: Zachary Boyd Appointed as New Director of the Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy

The Utah Department of Commerce has appointed Dr. Zachary Boyd as the Director of the newly established Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy. Dr. Boyd brings an extensive background in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, which will help lead the state’s efforts in exploring AI technologies and developing policies.