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Utah's $5M AI Grant to Benefit People | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s pouring $5 million into an ambitious AI initiative called the Utah AI Moonshot Program, aiming to steer artificial intelligence toward uplifting communities—not dominating them. Governor Spencer Cox wants AI to strengthen human connections, revolutionize healthcare, protect natural resources, and push boundaries in robotics and space. While Utah has previously faced federal pushback on AI legislation, this new grant program is open to all—from students to rural innovators—with funding tiers ranging from $50K Spark Grants to $1M Moonshot Awards. Applications open August 1 and close…
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