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