BYU Professor Xinru Page blends industry experience and academic research to explore how technology impacts society—mentoring students and designing tools that protect privacy and human well-being.

Vivint (Lehi, UT) expands its smart home platform to include energy management, unveiling a new brand identity and bundled offering in partnership with parent company NRG.

Faye (San Francisco, CA and Ogden, UT) has raised $2.5M to connect families with AI-augmented Family Advisors, offering human support for life’s complex, trust-heavy tasks.

The Lassonde Family Foundation has donated $25 million to the University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, doubling its support and expanding global opportunities for student innovators.

Henry O’Connell, CEO and co-founder of Canary Speech (Provo, UT), outlines responsible AI adoption in mental healthcare, emphasizing ethical standards, cybersecurity, third-party audits, and certifications to safeguard patient data and ensure trust.

Intergalactic (St. George, UT) will supply thermal tech to L3Harris for the U.S. Navy’s NGJ-LB program, enhancing next-gen electronic warfare through advanced aerospace heat management systems.

Lease End (Lehi, UT) launched an AI-powered tool that simplifies lease buyouts, eliminating dealership friction with fast, accurate, and transparent cost estimates.

Setting a precedent, Utah’s Office of AI Policy has released the state’s first guidelines for using AI in mental health care, prioritizing patient safety, ethics, and regulatory clarity.