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Utah enhances pro-human AI initiative with new healthcare pillar

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In a groundbreaking announcement today, Utah and its Pro-Human AI Taskforce unveiled the addition of a Healthcare pillar to its Pro-Human AI Initiative and new Taskforce member, Tracy Gruber, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The new pillar marks a significant advancement in the state's commitment to responsible AI innovation.

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