October 2026 MAIN Newsletter: AI Training, Cybersecurity and Statewide Progress
MAIN’s October newsletter connects statewide AI guidance with free training, cybersecurity resources, career information, and upcoming learning events.
Dr. Kollin Napier connects AI policy to practice at MSTUG Fall Summit
Dr. Kollin Napier connected Mississippi AI policy, practical testing, staff preparation, and MAIN resources at the MSTUG Fall Summit on September 26.
Dr. Kollin Napier named to NASH AI Advisory Board, selected to chair workgroup
MAIN announces Dr. Kollin Napier’s selection to the NASH AI Advisory Board and as chair of its Operational Capacity & Efficiency workgroup.
Dr. Kollin Napier Urges Human Oversight of AI Agents at Gulf Coast Business Council
Dr. Kollin Napier urged Gulf Coast businesses to keep people accountable for AI agents’ work during the Council’s September 24 meeting.
Dr. Kollin Napier Discusses AI at Pascagoula Rotary
Dr. Kollin Napier discussed AI, Mississippi’s statewide work through MAIN and no-cost resources during Pascagoula Rotary’s September 23 meeting.
AccelerateMS Reports on MAIN’s Role in Applied AI Manufacturing
AccelerateMS reports on MAIN’s role in connecting applied AI, manufacturing demonstrations and workforce preparation in Mississippi.
Mississippi Today Examines AI Adoption Across State Agencies
New Mississippi Today reporting examines state-agency AI use, human oversight and the role of policy, training and structured pilots.
MGCCC AI in Manufacturing Day Links Research, Training and Production
MGCCC’s AI in Manufacturing Day brought AiM UP, MAIN, university researchers and manufacturers together for applied AI sessions in Biloxi.
Alcorn’s NVIDIA Day Highlights AI Teaching and Training
At NVIDIA Day, Alcorn emphasized teaching, research, training and certifications within its own NVIDIA work and Mississippi’s MAIN-led statewide AI effort.
Mississippi Workshop Connects AI Researchers to High-Performance Computing
Mississippi’s AI for All workshop connected researchers and educators with practical AI training, high-performance computing and national resource pathways.