As Trump bashes AI guardrails, Utah governor calls for whistleblower protection, mandatory safety reports
Gov. Cox says humans need to steer the future of AI. Trump calls concerns a “HOAX” and says the only safeguard needed is a “high IQ” president.
(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. He and other Republican governors are joining their Democratic counterparts urging the federal government to put guardrails on AI development.