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'Human-guided and human-controlled': Governor Cox calls for federal framework to regulate AI development

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Governor Spencer Cox is calling for Congress to enact stronger regulations and establish a federal framework for developing AI. In a letter released today, Cox said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies in America have contributed to economic and national security, created room for innovation, and carries the potential for unprecedented problem-solving.

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