Why it matters According to Dr. Masood Parvania, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Utah Smart Energy Lab at the University of Utah, utilities modernizing critical infrastructure need professionals who can speak both languages: the...
The bottom line Not all AI is built for language. Some of the most impactful advances happen in numerical AI: finding patterns in complex data to improve predictions, optimize decisions, and reduce compute costs. Why it matters Dr. Lexi Pasi, CEO of Lucidity Sciences,...
Why it matters: Utahns want clear answers about where water flows, especially as the state works to protect the Great Salt Lake while supporting economic growth. Large data centers now sit at the center of that conversation, raising questions about how fast-growing...
Why it matters: As AI reshapes Utah’s economy, the state faces growing pressure to prepare workers for change without leaving people behind. The focus has shifted from whether AI adoption will happen to how quickly people can build the skills needed to work alongside...
Why it matters: Small and mid-sized businesses across Utah are navigating AI adoption with uncertainty about where to begin, not resistance. The big picture: Mika Paulson, Director of Client Success at Integrated Companies, represents a growing number of family-owned...
