AI Legislative Task Force meets at MGCCC, showcasing innovation and workforce readiness on the Gulf Coast
The Artificial Intelligence Legislative Task Force, chaired by State Senator Bart Williams of Starkville and State Representative Jill Ford of Madison, met Wednesday October 15 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County Campus to learn how the college and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) are preparing Mississippi’s workforce, economy, and education system for […]
Professor to Share AI Teaching Insights on World Stage
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi professor Robert Cummings will join an international group of scholars, scientists and Buddhist teachers this month in Dharamsala, India, for the Mind and Life Institute’s “Minds, Artificial Intelligence and Ethics Dialogue.” The event, hosted in coordination with the Dalai Lama Trust and the Private Office of the Dalai Lama, […]
MAIN and William Carey announce partnership
William Carey University has joined the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), the nation’s first statewide AI initiative. The goal is to prepare students for the opportunities and challenges of an AI-driven workplace. As a MAIN partner, William Carey University will integrate AI training into its programs, giving college students and instructors access to practical, relevant […]
JSU hosts landmark AI workshop with MAIN and OpenAI Academy
(JACKSON, Miss.) – Jackson State University hosted its first immersive ChatGPT workshop in partnership with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) and OpenAI Academy in July 2025. The event brought together nearly 500 participants from across Mississippi’s education, workforce and government sectors for a day of practical AI learning and collaboration. The full-day workshop provided […]
AI Legislative Task Force meets at MSU, tours research centers at the forefront of technology
STARKVILLE, Miss.—The Artificial Intelligence Legislative Task Force chaired by state Sen. Bart Williams of Starkville and state Rep. Jill Ford of Madison held its September meeting at Mississippi State today [Sept. 25], gaining insight on how the university supports the state’s position as a national and global technology and innovation leader. “We are a tech […]
Symposium introduces new technological opportunities in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Magnolia State Technology Symposium took place Wednesday at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The symposium featured speakers who highlighted topics such as cybersecurity to the future of technology Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, shared what took place at the event. “Today, it is a great day […]
Mississippi Embraces a Tech-Driven Economy
Mississippi is looking to the future. And the future begins now. With a memorandum of understanding with NVIDIA, signed in June, the state is partnering with the global corporation to focus on large-scale AI education, workforce development, research, and economic initiatives. These will not only generate immense opportunities and benefits for residents, businesses, and investors […]
Getting nourishment to where it matters: MSU’s Chen addressing food insecurity with Amazon AI, in-state food bank partnership
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Devin Chen gained an intimate understanding of how food brings people together as he grew up working in his parents’ Louisville restaurant. Now, the junior cybersecurity major is using skills he’s learning at Mississippi State, artificial intelligence tools powered by Amazon Web Services and a partnership with a far-reaching nonprofit, to bring nourishment to […]
Everyday Tech | Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi
Topic: In Mississippi some of us may be a bit cautious or wary of AI while others are embracing the new tech with open arms, but there are people working to bridge that gap who are working to integrate AI systems while ensuring that is done ethically and responsibly. The Director of the Mississippi Artificial […]
Delta State faculty and staff join ChatGPT workshop to advance AI in education
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Faculty and staff from Delta State University recently participated in a ChatGPT workshop at Jackson State University hosted by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) in partnership with the OpenAI Academy. The national initiative is designed to equip educators and academic leaders with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence (AI). The […]