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Utah and artificial intelligence, explained
Utah was early to write AI rules, and now the fight has moved to large data centers in rural counties, where opposition has already cost officials their seats.
University of Utah launches Redtail AI supercomputer for statewide use
The machine will serve higher education first, then government, K-12 schools and industry, with 21 research projects already selected.
Utah’s AI-Native banking conference: from AI demos to accountable workflows
The September 29 gathering in Salt Lake City put agentic AI in lending, servicing, customer experience and oversight on the same agenda. The practical question for banks is how to give software useful authority while retaining evidence, control and accountability.
LoanPro and Spring Labs plan embedded complaint and quality-control automation
Salt Lake City-based LoanPro announced a partnership to embed Spring Labs’ AI tools for complaint management and quality assurance in its lending platform beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026. Credit, transaction and fraud-dispute workflows are planned to follow in 2027.
Salt Lake City hosts AI banking and fintech conference September 29
The Utah Bankers Association lists the AI-Native Banking and Fintech Conference for September 29, 9 AM–6 PM Mountain Time, at the Ken Garff University Club at Rice-Eccles Stadium.