Washington CORE recently sat down with Jefferson Moss, Commissioner of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, to explore how Utah has emerged as one of the most closely watched states in the U.S. for artificial intelligence policy. Rather than pursuing heavy regulation, Utah has adopted a “light-touch” approach that seeks to encourage innovation while establishing clear guardrails around transparency, accountability, and consumer protection.

Moss discussed the origins of Utah’s Artificial Intelligence Policy Act, the nation’s first comprehensive state AI law, as well as the state’s broader “Pro-Human AI” initiative. He highlighted how Utah is using regulatory sandboxes and pilot programs to test AI applications in areas such as healthcare, mental health support, and workforce development while maintaining human oversight.

WCORE’s interview with Moss provides insight into how policymakers, industry leaders, and academic institutions are collaborating to create an AI governance framework designed to promote both innovation and public trust.

The full conversation is available by paid subscription through Nikkei Governance. You can read more about it in Japanese.