Utah Governor Directs State Agencies to Adopt Pro-Human AI Principles
Utah Governor Spencer Cox issued an executive order from Salt Lake City directing state government agencies to adopt "responsible" and "pro-human" artificial intelligence principles. The order aims to enhance public services and efficiency while ensuring human oversight, data privacy, and…
Salt Lake City, UT, October 6, 2026 — In a move aimed at guiding the integration of artificial intelligence within state government, Utah Governor Spencer Cox has issued an executive order establishing principles for the adoption of AI technologies. The directive, issued from Salt Lake City, calls upon state government agencies to embrace “responsible” and “pro-human” artificial intelligence.
The executive order, part of the state’s broader Pro-Human AI Initiative, seeks to ensure that the deployment of AI tools across various state services prioritizes public welfare and operational effectiveness. Key objectives outlined in the order include enhancing public services and improving governmental efficiency through the strategic use of AI.
Furthermore, the initiative places a strong emphasis on maintaining critical safeguards. Agencies are directed to ensure that AI implementations uphold human oversight, protect data privacy, and foster public trust. These principles are intended to provide a framework for state agencies as they navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its potential applications in public administration.
Story summarized from the original created by Katie McKellar on utahnewsdispatch.com, see more information here.
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