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NEWS RELEASE:  Utah Department of Commerce’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Announces First Regulatory Mitigation Agreement

December 2, 2024
A First-of-Its-Kind AI Regulatory Relief Agreement for Utah With Teen Mental Wellness App, ElizaChat SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah...
2024
Commerce Administration
Department of Commerce
News and Press Releases
Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Scammers Impersonating Utah Government Officials and Targeting Licensed Professionals

November 27, 2024
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) reports a rise in scam calls using spoofed DOPL numbers and...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Division of Professional Licensing
News and Press Releases
Scams
Tips & Advice
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NEWS RELEASE: Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy’s Call For Public Suggestions on Next Learning Agenda

November 19, 2024
Call For Public Suggestions on Utah Office of AI Policy’s Next Learning Agenda Salt Lake City, UT—The Office of Artificial Intelligence...
2024
Commerce Administration
Department of Commerce
News and Press Releases
Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy
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NEWS RELEASE: Utah Sales Agent Admits to Defrauding Clients of More than $4.9M

November 19, 2024
Defendant scammed approximately 130 investors in Utah SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Utah County man pleaded guilty to securities...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Securities
News and Press Releases
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NEWS RELEASE: Utah Court Denies Tiktok’s Motion to Dismiss in Landmark Children’s Protection Lawsuit

November 12, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY – In a significant legal victory for the state of Utah, Third District Court Judge Richard Daynes...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
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NEWS RELEASE: Over a Dozen States Sue TikTok in State Courts Joining Utah in the Legal Fight against TikTok, Inc.

October 8, 2024
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Utah Attorney General’s Office Applaud States Taking Legal Action...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
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NEWS RELEASE: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox commends Meta’s new teen accounts initiative but says more is needed

September 17, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 17, 2024) – Today, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a statement regarding Meta’s recent announcement of...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
Social Media Bills
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NEWS RELEASE: Utah Announces Its Intent to Resume Action Against Richard Sackler, a Former Owner and Executive of Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma

September 16, 2024
Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection will resume its Administrative action against Richard Sackler SALT LAKE CITY— Today,...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
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NEWS RELEASE: New State Business Registration System to Improve User Experience and Efficiency

September 12, 2024
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Corporations and Commercial Code announces the launch of a new Business Registration System...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code