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Ben McAdams talks AI, affordability and the future of Utah at campus Q&A

By Daily Utah Chronicle · October 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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College Democrats at the U hosted a meet and greet and Q&A with Utah congressional candidate Ben McAdams. Salt Lake County Council candidates Zach Robinson and Luke Maynes also joined McAdams. The candidates discussed artificial intelligence, data centers, education, affordability and the Great Salt Lake as they spoke with students about the upcoming election. ...

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