Utah.gov: "Cox Signs Executive Order Establishing Utah’s Pro-Human Approach to AI..."

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Cox Signs Executive Order Establishing Utah’s Pro-Human Approach to AI in State Government

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Governor Cox signed an executive order advancing Utah’s Pro-Human AI Initiative with human-guided deployment. DGO leads safeguards and SEDI implementation; DTS and DHRM mandate workforce training; agencies must ensure human review and transparency. Annual reports begin July 1, 2027.

Cox’s ‘pro-human AI’ order directs state government to use ‘responsible’ artificial intelligence

By KATIE MCKELLAR

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Spencer Cox’s executive order directs state agencies to use pro-human artificial intelligence principles, requiring AI literacy training and responsible optimization. The Department of Government Operations leads improvements, supported by the Division of Technology Services and Division of Human Resources Management.

 (Posted: 10 OCT 2026)

TechBuzz: "Convergence Point will Connect Utah Research, Talent and Industry..."

   

Convergence Point will Connect Utah Research, Talent and Industry under one Roof

By Isabella Pedroza

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Convergence Point in Draper, supported by $50 million from the Legislature, aims to accelerate commercialization by connecting Utah research, students, industry, and investors. The Nucleus Institute coordinates this statewide hub featuring dorms, labs, and hubs.

 (Posted: 10 OCT 2026)

Utah Business: "Utah leaders break ground on Convergence Point..."

  

Building & Development

Utah leaders break ground on Convergence Point in Draper

Edited and Reviewed By Catherine Bennett

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Utah leaders broke ground Oct. 1 on Convergence Point in Draper, a 2029 campus led by the Nucleus Institute. The $40 million Nucleus Fund anchors the site linking 16 public colleges with industry and government.

Construction of new innovation hub starts at former prison site in Draper

By ALIXEL CABRERA

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Construction began on the Nucleus Institute’s Convergence Point at the former Utah State Prison site in Draper, funded by $50 million from the Utah Legislature. Opening in summer 2029, the hub aims to accelerate innovation among students, researchers, and industry.

 (Posted: 10 OCT 2026)