Data Centers, Water, and Why Transparency Matters in Utah

Data Centers, Water, and Why Transparency Matters in Utah

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...
Human Skills at the Center of Utah’s AI Strategy

Human Skills at the Center of Utah’s AI Strategy

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...
Small Businesses and AI: Starting Small, Building Confidence

Small Businesses and AI: Starting Small, Building Confidence

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...
Building Familiarity with AI Tools

Building Familiarity with AI Tools

The big picture Conversations at Utah’s 2025 AI Summit point to a simple conclusion: artificial intelligence demands human leadership. IT Specialist Stephanie Watts emphasized emotional intelligence as the safeguard that keeps AI ethical, useful, and aligned with...