Mississippi expands AI training for workers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network is working to lead the state in the rapid rise of AI an the impact across multiple workforce sectors. They held a workshop on Friday to help keep Mississippi workers ahead of the curve. The state partnered with Snowflake to teach agencies how to maximize the […]
MAIN and Snowflake Kick Off 2026 with Hands-On Data and AI Platform Training
Great way to start the year. The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network – MAIN kicked off 2026 alongside Snowflake with a hands-on platform workshop in Jackson, bringing together learners from across our partner network, including state agencies, higher education and industry across Mississippi. Rainy Friday, full room, good energy. This was about getting people past the […]
Tech leader xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven
JACKSON, Miss. – xAI, the American artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, is locating a data center in Southaven. The project will represent a corporate investment exceeding $20 billion and will create hundreds of permanent jobs throughout DeSoto County. xAI has purchased and is retrofitting a building to house the new data center operations. […]
Investing in Talent: MSU receiving $2M to spur AI education, implementation in the Magnolia State
Devin Chen is part of the first generation of Bulldogs using artificial intelligence to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. In his case: hunger. As the son of restaurateurs, the junior cybersecurity major from Louisville understands how food brings people together. He also recognizes many Mississippians face food insecurity—when people either lack access to […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Delivers SACAD Keynote on Mississippi’s Statewide AI Strategy
Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network – MAIN, recently served as the keynote speaker for the Southern Association of Colleges with Associate Degrees (SACAD) Annual Membership Luncheon in Nashville, engaging with institutional leaders from across 11 states. Dr. Napier’s keynote focused on how Mississippi has moved beyond discussion to execution in […]
Mississippi AI Regulation Task Force Meets as Federal AI Executive Order Is Issued
The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force met yesterday at the Capitol at nearly the same moment a new federal Executive Order on artificial intelligence was issued, underscoring how quickly the AI landscape is evolving and why Mississippi’s engagement is timely and important. The discussion focused on how AI is already being applied across […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Delivers Closing Keynote on AI in Rural Healthcare
Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network – MAIN, had the opportunity to serve as the Closing Keynote Speaker at the 30th Annual Mississippi Rural Health Association Conference in Flowood. His keynote, The Use of AI in Rural Healthcare Settings, explored how artificial intelligence is transforming care delivery in rural communities across […]
MGCCC Named Bellwether Award Finalist for MAIN
MGCCC named Bellwether Award Finalist for Workforce Development Innovation Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been named a national finalist for the prestigious Bellwether Award, recognized in the Workforce Development category for its leadership in creating innovative solutions that connect education with regional labor market needs. MGCCC is the only college in Mississippi selected among […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Testifies to Committee on Education & Workforce
Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), testified before the U.S. Congress during a full hearing of the United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce titled “The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs” on November 18, 2025. November 18, 2025 Full Committee Hearing November […]
Dr. Kollin Napier on Mississippi’s Bold AI Vision
Washington CORE sat down with Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), to learn how one of America’s most overlooked states is rewriting the AI playbook. Founded in 2023, MAIN is the nation’s first fully statewide AI network, built through unprecedented coordination across Mississippi’s 15 community colleges, 8 public universities, and […]