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Sen. John Curtis breaks with Trump, calls for AI regulations

September 16, 2026 at 11:02 AM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Sen. John Curtis breaks with Trump, calls for AI regulations
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Utah Sen. John Curtis has called for AI regulations, breaking with President Trump's position that safety concerns about artificial intelligence are overblown, according to Deseret News. Curtis joins Utah Gov. Spencer Cox in advocating for federal oversight of AI development.

The stance puts Curtis at odds with Trump, who has dismissed AI warnings and opposed regulatory frameworks. Curtis, a Latter-day Saint and Utah's newest senator, is establishing an independent position on technology policy as he begins his term.

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