Are we thinking about AI the wrong way? | Bennett Borden

Are we thinking about AI the wrong way? | Bennett Borden

From Defending Ideas by Sutherland Institute

May 12, 2026 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 146

About this episode

The episode explores the positive impacts of AI and discusses the governance of AI in Utah as a model for innovation.

Many conversations about artificial intelligence focus on fear, risk, and worst-case scenarios. But what if we’re asking the wrong questions? Host Nic Dunn is joined by Bennett Borden , founder and CEO of Clarion AI Partners, along with Sutherland Institute's Derek Monson , to explore how AI is already positively affecting health care, education, government, and family life. Their conversation examines the promise and risks of AI, the difference between regulating development versus deployment, and why Utah’s approach to AI governance is emerging as a national model for innovation and responsible policymaking. Show notes: Utah & AI: Doom or boom? Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show, we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit defendingideas.org.

People in this episode

Host: Nic Dunn

Guest: Bennett Borden

Topics covered

  • artificial intelligence
  • health care
  • education
  • government
  • AI governance
  • policymaking

Keywords

  • AI
  • artificial intelligence
  • health care
  • education
  • government
  • Utah
  • policymaking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clarion AI Partners, Sutherland Institute

Places: Utah

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