Utah EO 2026-08 pro-human AI in state government

EO 2026-08 (signed Oct. 6, 2026; effective immediately). §3: agencies shall avoid AI technologies that do not adhere to Pro-Human AI Initiative principles (human-guided, human-enhancing). §4: DGO to set guardrails/technical safeguards against cyberattacks and unauthorized or rogue AI agents; assist agencies in deploying AI 'while ensuring human-in-the-loop review for determinations affecting individual rights'; use the State-Endorsed Digital Identity (SEDI) Framework. §5: agencies must ensure AI literacy training, and 'maintain transparency regarding its use of AI technology by documenting how AI systems, including their inputs, outputs, and roles in decision-making, are integrated into Agency processes that impact the public.' §6: DTS training strategy and uniform AI implementation standards. §7: DGO progress report to the Governor by July 1, 2027 and annually. Excludes higher education, State Board of Education, independent entities, AG, Auditor, Treasurer, legislative and judicial branches.