University of Utah to launch new minor program in artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is being welcomed with open arms at the University of Utah. Beginning in the Fall of 2026, the David Eccles School of Business will offer a new Business AI minor for all undergraduate students. It's the first AI-related academic program at the U.

Dean Kurt Dirks joined Maria Shilaos to talk about the new program, saying the timing is right to make AI an official component of the academic experience.

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