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Utah Lawmaker Urges Stronger AI Regulations Amid Rising Concerns

4/20/2026

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In Riverton, Utah, Republican state representative Doug Fiefia calls for stronger AI regulations amid rising concern.
A Quinnipiac poll shows 80% worry about AI and feel government oversight is insufficient.
Doug Fiefia, a former Google employee, faces opposition from the Trump administration seeking minimal AI regulation.
State lawmakers, including Ron DeSantis (Governor of Florida), push for parental controls and AI risk disclosure.

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In Riverton, Utah, Republican state representative Doug Fiefia calls for stronger AI regulations amid rising concern.
A Quinnipiac poll shows 80% worry about AI and feel government oversight is insufficient.
Doug Fiefia, a former Google employee, faces opposition from the Trump administration seeking minimal AI regulation.
State lawmakers, including Ron DeSantis (Governor of Florida), push for parental controls and AI risk disclosure.