# University of Utah Keeps AI Control with Redtail Expansion

> University of Utah maintains operational sovereignty over AI research as Redtail expands computing access.
- Title: University of Utah Keeps AI Control with Redtail Expansion
- Summary: University of Utah maintains operational sovereignty over AI research as Redtail expands computing access.
- Keywords: university of utah, redtail, ai research, operational sovereignty, high performance computing, utah state research, sovereign ai, enterprise, SiliconANGLE
- Source: SiliconANGLE — https://siliconangle.com/2026/11/05/university-utah-retains-operational-sovereignty-redtail-expands-research-access-hpesovereignai
- Author: Victoria Gayton
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:35:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: university of utah, redtail, ai research, operational sovereignty, high performance computing, utah state research, sovereign ai, technology, enterprise
## Operational sovereignty definition
University of Utah retains operational sovereignty over shared computing resources.

> In research, we are always trying to balance research security with doing open research for societal good
## Redtail AI factory supercomputer
University of Utah’s Redtail AI factory supercomputer supports statewide research and education needs.
## Chief AI officer explains balance
Manish Parashar balances research security with open research for societal good.

> In research, we are always trying to balance research security with doing open research for societal good
## Redtail deployment details
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. helped architect and deploy Redtail as a turnkey system.
## Center for High Performance Computing
University’s Center for High Performance Computing manages Redtail allocations and onboarding.

> They have admin access, they’re doing the allocations, they are doing the onboarding
## Five Pillars of Sovereign AI
University retains operational and legal responsibilities through Five Pillars framework.

> Our overall ecosystem is a hybrid
## Expanding regulated research capacity
Redtail frees up capacity for healthcare and regulated research projects.

> How do we move into a facility that has not only the capacity, but is also compliant with emerging controls that are coming out
## Key takeaway

University of Utah retains operational control of AI research infrastructure through Redtail while expanding research access for state projects.