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Utah Governor Slams White House's AI Regulation Stance

2/19/2026

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Cox Challenges AI Regulation

The White House cautioned Utah lawmakers against a bill regulating artificial intelligence, drawing Governor Spencer Cox's criticism.
At a summit, Governor Spencer Cox opposed the Trump administration's stance on state regulation, calling it preposterous.
He expressed concern about AI's impact on children and urged state involvement.
Cox distanced himself from U.S. President Donald Trump’s divisive approach.
He criticized the Heritage American movement, warning it could spark electoral losses.

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Cox Opposes Federal Control

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration seeks federal control of prediction markets, a move Utah Governor Spencer Cox opposes.
Cox argues the markets are gambling and should be state-regulated.
He will use all available resources to contest the federal authority in court.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) says its jurisdiction supersedes state regulations.
Ongoing litigation in multiple states, including rulings against Kalshi, could reach the Supreme Court.

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Cox Challenges AI Regulation

The White House cautioned Utah lawmakers against a bill regulating artificial intelligence, drawing Governor Spencer Cox's criticism.
At a summit, Governor Spencer Cox opposed the Trump administration's stance on state regulation, calling it preposterous.
He expressed concern about AI's impact on children and urged state involvement.
Cox distanced himself from U.S. President Donald Trump’s divisive approach.
He criticized the Heritage American movement, warning it could spark electoral losses.

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