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Pentagon taps former DOGE official to lead its AI efforts
Alexandra Alger and Raphael Satter, Reuters | Posted March 7 - 4:38 p.m.
The Pentagon on Friday named Gavin Kliger as their chief data officer, a computer scientist who aided Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul the government and boosted white supremacists and misogynists online.
Here's what the Utah Legislature did this session
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Daniel Woodruff, Tim Vandenack, Carter Williams and Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 7 - 12:44 a.m.
The Utah Legislature has adjourned following a 45-day session dealing with taxes, housing, courts, immigration and a host of other issues.
Lawmaker: Education bill's not an 'AI ban' — but it's not a 'blank check,' either
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 6 - 4:03 p.m.
Sen. John Johnson, R-North Ogden, insisted his classroom technology bill being considered by the Legislature is not an AI ban. But it isn't a blank check, either. So what is it?
Trump says he is directing federal agencies to cease use of Anthropic technology
Andrea Shalal, Jeffrey Dastin and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:49 p.m.
President Donald Trump said on Friday he was directing every federal agency, including the Department of Defense, to immediately cease work with artificial intelligence lab Anthropic.
A stand-up comedian demonstrates how easy it is to create with AI
Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 7 - 1:56 p.m.
Originally a stand-up comedian and screenwriter based in South Florida, Willonius "King Willonius" Hatcher's career really took off two years ago when he used AI to write a song about the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud.
Architects of ambition: Can AI make the classroom more human?
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 10:00 a.m.
Utah legislation could ensure that AI tools assist teachers without replacing their essential roles, as the state embraces artificial intelligence in the classroom.
The pro-human pivot: Inside Utah's $100M bet on the future of work
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 12:02 p.m.
In the "Silicon Slopes," the conversation around artificial intelligence is shifting. It's no longer just about what the machines can do; it's about what they should do.
AI cameras now watching for wildfires in southwestern Utah
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 10:56 a.m.
Four new high‑tech AI camera stations have been installed as part of a pilot project aimed at detecting smoke from wildfire almost instantly.
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt visits Utah to urge regulations on 'amoral' AI companies
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 27 - 9:04 p.m.
Golden Globe-nominated actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt appeared at the Utah Capitol to urge lawmakers to support a bill regulating artificial intelligence companies.
Musk's X investigated by EU over Grok sexualized images after public outcry
Foo Yun Chee and Sam Tabahriti, Reuters | Posted Jan. 26 - 8:41 a.m.
Elon Musk's X faces investigation by the European Union into whether it disseminates illegal content, following public outcry over the spreading of manipulated sexualized images by its AI Grok chatbot.
How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll
Matt O'brien and Linley Sanders, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 25 - 9:45 p.m.
American workers adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years, according to a new poll.
Deadly AI relationships with children? One Utah lawmaker wants to make it illegal
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 25 - 8:15 p.m.
Utah lawmakers are backing a bill to force AI chatbots to prioritize child safety — a move that could conflict with a Trump executive order aimed at limiting state AI regulations.
Meta halts teens' access to AI characters globally
Juby Babu, Reuters | Posted Jan. 23 - 6:27 p.m.
Meta Platforms said on Friday it will suspend teenagers' access to its existing AI characters across all of its apps worldwide, as it builds an updated iteration of those for teen users.
Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 11 - 2:00 p.m.
Google said Sunday that it is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant.
Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world's biggest tech show
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN | Posted Jan. 11 - 8:03 a.m.
Robots took over the floor at the biggest technology show of the year, and CNN's Lisa Eadicicco was there for all of it, while also learning why an AI bubble is not happening any time soon.
AI technology set to transform drug prescription renewals in Utah
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 10:34 p.m.
Utah's Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy just announced its approval of a pilot effort for an AI-driven platform that provides select prescription renewal services, but medical experts are still wary.
From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 5:00 p.m.
From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.
Elon Musk's Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors
AJ Vicens and Raphael Satter, Reuters | Posted Jan. 4 - 4:00 p.m.
A flood of nearly nude images of real people and children created by Elon Musk's Grok AI on X has rung alarm bells internationally.
Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts
Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:26 p.m.
Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the owner of Facebook and Instagram continues an aggressive push to amp up AI offerings across its platforms.
Weber County prosecutors hope AI can replicate Joyce Yost's voice in murder case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 7:11 p.m.
Weber County prosecutors want to tap artificial intelligence to replicate the voice of Joyce Yost in the upcoming sentencing hearings of her killer, Douglas Lovell.
Instacart's AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Posted Dec. 14 - 8:23 a.m.
Online grocery delivery service Instacart used AI to charge different prices for the same item, up to 20% more for different shoppers, a new report says.
How to protect yourself from the 5 most dangerous words used in email scams
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:44 p.m.
Here are the five most dangerous words cybercriminals use in email scams and how you can protect yourself.
California-based energy company planning underground nuclear reactor in Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:04 p.m.
California-based energy company Deep Fission in September announced Utah, Texas and Kansas as the first three planned sites for testing of its small modular pressurized water reactors.
Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:05 p.m.
Several Utah Republicans have spoken out against an executive order from President Trump that aims to restrict state's abilities to regulate AI.
