Utah to Honor Companies Driving Human-Centric AI Solutions

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Official release

Source material from Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Utah Department of Commerce today announced the launch of the Utah Pro-Human AI Elevation Awards, a new statewide recognition program that honors Utah-connected companies that are using artificial intelligence to create measurable benefits for workers, communities and consumers.

“Artificial intelligence will shape the future of our economy, and we have a responsibility to make sure that future keeps people at the center,” said Gov. Spencer J. Cox. “Industry has an important role to play in setting that standard. We want Utah companies to lead not only in developing AI, but in showing how it can strengthen human capability, expand opportunity and improve people’s lives.”

The awards are open to companies across industries headquartered in Utah or with a significant presence in the state. Companies do not need to develop AI products or services to qualify. The program recognizes organizations that are using AI in ways that align with Utah’s Pro-Human AI framework and keep people at the center of technological progress.

The awards will include three categories:

Workforce Elevation Award — Recognizes companies using AI to help their people do more, learn faster, build new skill sets, and take on greater responsibilities.

Community Advancement Award — Recognizes companies using AI to address genuine community needs in areas such as health care, education, public safety, and government.

Pro-Human Breakthrough Award — Recognizes companies building AI products and applications with accountability as a deliberate part of the design.

All finalists will also be considered for the overall Pro-Human AI Elevation Award, which will go to the company that makes the strongest case that responsible, human-centered AI enables long-term business success. A public voting period tied to the grand prize award will follow later this year.

“Utah has built a strong innovation economy, and we’re already seeing companies develop and use AI in ways that put people first,” said Jefferson Moss, commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “The Pro-Human AI Elevation Awards give us an opportunity to recognize those companies, share what they’re doing, and encourage more of this kind of innovation. We want to cultivate an environment where responsible, human-centered AI is part of how Utah does business.”

An independent, cross-sector panel of judges will evaluate entries and announce finalists in each category this fall. Winners will be recognized at the Utah AI Summit on Dec. 8. Learn more at prohumanai.utah.gov/elevation-awards.

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