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Cox details tech community's role in addressing Utah housing, energy needs
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:03 p.m.
Like any state experiencing rapid growth, Utah has a list of demands it has to meet to ensure a prosperous future, but Utah Gov. Spencer Cox thinks the state's vibrant tech community can help navigate some of these problems.
'Utah will continue to lead the fight' to protect children from social media harms, says Gov. Cox
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 11 - 8:31 p.m.
Utah cannot enforce its first-of-its kind social media law, but lawmakers and elected officials say they remain committed to protecting children.
Judge blocks Utah social media law
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 10 - 9:33 p.m.
A federal judge blocked Utah's landmark social media law from going into effect.
Utah's Point of the Mountain seeks new point man following departure of executive director
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 10 - 5:03 p.m.
The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority has kicked off a nationwide search for a new executive director after long-time director Alan Matheson accepted a new position last week.
'Trust in technology': Utah creates Office of Artificial Intelligence to safely, smartly navigate AI rise
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 7:03 p.m.
The Utah Department of Commerce officially launched its Office of Artificial Intelligence that will consult with businesses on potential regulatory proposals related to AI.
UVU grad creates software to give back to Native American communities
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted July 4 - 6:58 p.m.
Drawing upon his Native American heritage, Wyatt Redshield Gilmore runs a company that's helping the tourism industry and supporting charitable causes on reservation lands.
Jordan School District is 1 of 3 US districts honored for use of technology in education
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 3 - 5:19 p.m.
The Jordan School District received the International Society for Technology in Education Distinguished District Award for demonstrating effectiveness and innovation through technology.
Gabb phones 'let kids be kids,' company execs say at new Lehi headquarters opening
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 7:03 p.m.
Gabb, a Utah tech company dedicated to making safe, kid-friendly phones and smartwatches, opened its new Lehi headquarters Thursday.
University of Utah breaks ground on $194M computing and engineering building
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 5:34 p.m.
The University of Utah on Thursday broke ground on the $194 million, 252,000-square-foot John and Marcia Price Computing and Engineering Building.
Transformative technology: The Leonardo unveils a new immersive exhibit about AI
Sky Mundell, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 26 - 8:31 p.m.
The Leonardo previewed its new immersive exhibit, "Into the Mind of Artificial Intelligence," where visitors will get the chance to learn about and experiment with AI technology in this interactive educational experience.
Bringing home the bacon: 5 tech startups battle for a chance to win $100K
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 23 - 9:05 p.m.
Five CEOs took turns pitching their startups Monday to a panel of judges in Salt Lake City for the chance to win $100,000 as part of Utah Tech Week's second-annual pitch competition.
Tech industry group sues Utah over its social media regulations
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:15 p.m.
A tech industry group on Monday sued the state of Utah, asking a judge to halt the implementation of its Social Media Regulation Act.
Greg Hughes spearheads campaign against UTOPIA model, government involvement in fiber development
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:58 a.m.
Debate simmers as demand for more broadband around Utah spurs development of new fiber networks.
Utah's Innovation Fund aims to boost local startups and keep investments in-state
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 1:01 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday highlighted the newly created state Innovation Fund, a venture capital fund aimed at helping local startups with long-term potential that traditional investors may overlook.
Elder David A. Bednar tells 2023 Silicon Slopes Summit how a global church works
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 28 - 9:06 p.m.
Latter-day Saint leader Elder David A. Bednar spoke Thursday at Utah's Silicon Slopes Summit, responding to questions about political polarization, church finances and more.
How ESPN is shifting its content for a younger target audience while staying true to its roots
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 28 - 6:18 a.m.
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro on Wednesday spoke about the present and future of ESPN at the Silicon Slopes Summit.
'I want you to partner with us': Here's what U. leaders had to say on Day 1 of Silicon Slopes
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 27 - 5:05 p.m.
University of Utah President Taylor Randall and University of Utah Health CEO Michael Good on Wednesday shared their vision for how the university fits in the realm of Silicon Slopes.
'Entrepreneurial capital of the world': Silicon Slopes set to launch summit in Salt Lake City
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 26 - 9:02 p.m.
Utah tech sector outreach and education group Silicon Slopes is geared up and ready to host over 10,000 attendees at its eighth Silicon Slopes Summit at the Delta Center this week.
Mark Zuckerberg concealed his kids' faces on Instagram. Should you?
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN | Posted July 10 - 11:28 a.m.
When Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo on Instagram of his family on July 4, two things stuck out: the billionaire CEO wore a striped souvenir cowboy hat, and the faces of his children were replaced with happy face emojis.
This trio of BYU students thinks they may have built the next 'billion-dollar company'
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 4:07 p.m.
Three BYU students on the Zaymo team took home $875,000 in May after winning third place in a prestigious collegiate business plan competition.
$317M is coming to Utah to expand access to high-speed internet
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 26 - 12:28 p.m.
The Beehive State is set to receive $317.4 million through the Biden administration's latest efforts to close the digital divide and expand access to high-speed internet.
Utah lawmakers, tech leaders discuss potential regulation of artificial intelligence
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 8:01 a.m.
The Utah Policy Innovation Lab talked about ways the state can regulate artificial intelligence to protect privacy and prevent the spread of AI-generated misinformation.
Rural Online Initiative opens doors to remote work opportunities for rural residents
Kris Carpenter for KSL.com | Posted May 29 - 8:03 a.m.
Utah State University Extension's Rural Online Initiative allows those living in rural areas to access higher-paying remote jobs — and to stay in their tight-knit communities instead of moving away to larger cities.
How a Utah company is seeking to 'democratize' health care by using AI
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 27 - 7:41 a.m.
Utah-based Galvan is mixing ideas from health care and technology with the goal of "democratizing" health care and guiding people to make healthy decisions with the help of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.
