Utah Governor Spencer Cox has called on Congress to establish a national framework for artificial intelligence development, including whistleblower protections and mandatory safety reports, even as President Donald Trump dismisses AI concerns as a "HOAX," the Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Cox joins a growing number of governors pushing for federal AI regulation amid rapid industry development and mounting questions about the technology's risks. The governor's call for whistleblower protections suggests concern about internal warnings being suppressed at AI companies.

The contrast between Cox, a Latter-day Saint Republican governor, and Trump highlights divisions within the party over tech regulation and the seriousness of AI safety warnings from researchers and former industry insiders.