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Humankind reckoning: Cox announces Utah's 'pro-human' AI initiative
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah Gov Spencer Cox announced Tuesday the launch of Utah's "pro-human" AI initiative to "drive breakthroughs in human-centered innovation and advance human flourishing."
Harnessing the power of AI to help revolutionize Olympic-level figure skating
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 2 - 6:51 a.m.
American figure skater Andrew Torgashev was at an invitation-only camp organized by U.S. Figure Skating not long ago, a chance for elite athletes preparing for the high-level Grand Prix season to work out any flaws in their performances.
University of Utah launches ChatGPT Edu campuswide
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 7:15 a.m.
The University of Utah has launched OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu — a version of the AI tool specifically designed for higher education and securely deployed for university use.
Google unveils Gemini's next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a 'thought partner'
Michael Liedtke, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 18 - 3:10 p.m.
Google is unleashing its Gemini 3 artificial intelligence model on its search engine in the high-stakes battle to create technology that people can trust to enlighten them and manage tedious tasks.
Utah attorney general launches task force to help protect public from AI abuses
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 5:31 p.m.
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown announced the formation of a task force with leading artificial intelligence developers to tackle issues and safeguards in the AI industry.
How AI and your cellphone data decide which stores come to Utah
Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 10 - 8:01 a.m.
If you've ever wished for a Trader Joe's, Buc-ee's or Costco in your neighborhood, here's the secret: it's not luck — it's data.
AI Revolution: AI powered cameras let parents enjoy the game and still capture every play
Mindy Dunyon and Mike Headrick, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 9 - 10:11 a.m.
A growing number of AI tools are changing the game and helping parents stay present while still catching their kids' every play.
Groundbreaking for new Millard County artificial intelligence data center
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 8 - 4:17 p.m.
A groundbreaking was held Thursday afternoon in Millard County on what developers said could become one of the nation's most advanced data centers.
Are any jobs safe from AI?
Peter Rosen, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 5 - 2:00 p.m.
These days, a lot of workers have been asking themselves whether AI is coming for their jobs.
Academic first: University of Utah to offer minor in business AI
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 4 - 12:00 p.m.
Soon, University of Utah undergraduates from all corners of the campus will be able to boost their own AI bona fides.
AI Revolution: Just how helpful is AI in finding the best holiday deals?
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 4 - 9:00 a.m.
Roughly 1 in 4 Americans are still paying off debt from last holiday season, according to a recent study. Can artificial intelligence actually help you with your holiday shopping this year?
Nvidia storms past $5 trillion valuation as AI boom powers meteoric rise
Niket Nishant and Rashika Singh, Reuters | Posted Oct. 29 - 8:26 a.m.
Nvidia made history on Wednesday as the first company to reach $5 trillion in market value.
Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence accelerates
Michelle Chapman, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 28 - 7:47 a.m.
Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence.
Oreo-maker Mondelez to use new generative AI tool to slash marketing costs
Jessica DiNapoli, Reuters | Posted Oct. 27 - 7:45 a.m.
Snack maker Mondelez is using a new generative AI tool to cut costs for the production of marketing content by 30% to 50%, a senior executive told Reuters.
Student handcuffed after Doritos bag mistaken for a gun by school's AI security system
Karina Tsui, Zoe Sottile, CNN | Posted Oct. 27 - 7:41 a.m.
Armed police handcuffed and searched a student at a high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, this week after an AI-driven security system flagged the teen's empty bag of chips as a possible firearm.
Utah study shows AI can quickly and accurately detect parasites in stool samples
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 12:01 p.m.
A Utah-based artificial intelligence company and scientists at ARUP Laboratories have developed an AI tool that detects intestinal parasites in stool samples quickly and accurately.
Millard data center to break ground and bring promise to rural Utah
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 22 - 7:53 a.m.
A state-of-the-art facility is due to break ground next month in Millard County, utilizing land owned by one of the founding partners, as well as water rights that belonged to his family for 50 years.
OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome
Matt O'brien and Michael Liedtke, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 22 - 6:53 a.m.
OpenAI has introduced its own web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, putting it in direct competition with Google.
Private school using AI instead of teachers to teach students
Da Lin and Jose Fabian, CNN | Posted Oct. 14 - 8:02 p.m.
A school in San Francisco is changing how students learn by making artificial intelligence central to their education.
FTC commissioner talks data privacy at Utah Consumer Protection Symposium
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 9 - 7:11 p.m.
One of the biggest concerns with the rise of AI is what it means for privacy — a topic that was a prime focus of discussion during the Utah Consumer Protection Symposium Thursday.
Universal Music, Warner Music nearing AI licensing deals, Financial Times reports
Reuters | Posted Oct. 2 - 12:00 p.m.
Universal Music and Warner Music are nearing landmark artificial intelligence licensing deals, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
FanX Artists react to event's ban on AI Art
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 27 - 7:43 a.m.
FanX organizers requested this year that vendors refrain from bringing AI-generated art to the event. Some artists were thrilled to hear about the change, and others were indifferent.
Group hopes AI 'blueprint' will lead Utah businesses, workers to brighter future
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 25 - 7:36 p.m.
As Utah companies and workers seek to understand and integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows, a group of industry executives and academics is hoping a blueprint can guide everyone toward a brighter, AI-integrated future.
AI helps train Weber area 911 dispatchers
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 23 - 11:30 a.m.
Artificial intelligence is helping train new 911 emergency dispatchers who cover Weber and Morgan counties.
