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Gov. Spencer J. Cox unveils Utah—s "Prohuman AI" initiative, names academic consortium and legislative priorities

Utah Business and Commerce · December 12, 2025
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At the Utah AI Summit, Gov. Spencer J. Cox announced the state—s "Prohuman AI" initiative emphasizing that "AI must always be human guided," unveiled a Prohuman AI academic consortium and said lawmakers will study harm reduction for AI companions, deepfakes and data-ownership issues.

Governor Spencer J. Cox announced Utah—s "Prohuman AI" initiative during remarks at the Utah AI Summit, laying out a six-pillar approach and a new academic consortium aimed at promoting human-guided, human-enhancing uses of artificial intelligence. "AI must always be human guided," Cox said, framing the state—s effort around preserving human agency and dignity.

Cox said the initiative will coordinate work across workforce, industry, state government, academia, public policy and learning. He described two core elements: systems that protect dignity and preserve human agency, and…

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