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At Utah Valley University, policymakers, technologists and civic leaders explored whether artificial intelligence can strengthen self-government while preserving human judgment, privacy, accountability and meaningful control over decisions that shape lives.

Fortis Black (Draper, UT) launches to combine exterior contractors, shared project management, and AI-assisted reviews to address costly gaps between construction trades.

Utah Valley University (Orem, UT) proposes an observatory at its Capitol Reef Field Station featuring a fixed telescope, with a fundraising goal of $500,000 to support expanded astronomical observation and student learning.

NuCube Energy plans non-nuclear testing with Utah’s San Rafael Energy Lab and BYU to evaluate heat-transfer components, validate reactor models, and support future research into industrial heat applications and electricity generation.

Utah students will explore aerospace and defense careers at Ogden-Hinckley Airport through hands-on experiences with employers following invitations informed by YouScience aptitude assessments, connecting their strengths with potential career pathways.

UVU will host this week a two-day conference exploring AI’s impact on freedom, citizenship and government, followed by hands-on demonstrations of technologies supporting transparency, accountability, decentralization and individual control over data.

Newly appointed Managing Director Tara Rosander outlines Juvo Ventures’ Series A strategy, focusing on AI-driven learning tools, infrastructure, and measurable economic mobility across workforce and education ecosystems.

DRYOUT (South Jordan, UT) announced that UAG’s Phone Recovery Pouch featuring its moisture-removal technology earned a place on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026, building on the Utah company’s growing brand partnerships.