Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. This Utah Republican isn't listening

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Utah State Rep. Doug Fiefia talks to Utah voters on the back deck of a house, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Riverton, Utah. Fiefia, a Republican, has a background in technology and is running for the state senate with a pledge to tackle AI. (AP Photo/Nicholas Riccardi)