MAIN Releases Cybersecurity AI Playbook for Mississippi Organizations

MAIN’s no-cost Cybersecurity AI Playbook helps Mississippi organizations secure AI systems, bound AI-enabled defense, prepare for threats, and run a measured 30-day pilot.
MAIN Adds Three New No-Cost AI Courses for Mississippi Learners

MAIN is adding three no-cost, self-paced AI courses through Coursera for Mississippi learners beginning in September 2026.
MAIN Introduces THESEUS, a Secure AI Lab Developed at MGCCC

MAIN is introducing THESEUS, a modular, air-gapped AI laboratory developed at MGCCC for hands-on education, workforce training and security-conscious computing.
Dr. Kollin Napier Outlines Responsible AI Infrastructure Growth at enHance 2026

At the 2026 MDEQ enHance workshop in Flowood, MAIN Chief AI Officer Dr. Kollin Napier outlined three tests for responsible AI infrastructure growth in Mississippi and joined a panel on practical AI adoption.
MAIN Introduces AI Across Careers for Mississippi Students and Workers

MAIN’s new AI Across Careers resource connects representative occupations with AI tasks, human skills and learning pathways for Mississippi students, workers and educators.
MAIN Releases Coordinated AI Guidance for Faculty, Students, and Dual Enrollment Programs

MAIN released three free, coordinated AI resources for Mississippi faculty, students, and dual enrollment programs ahead of the fall 2026 semester.
Dr. Kollin Napier Discusses Mississippi’s Statewide AI Work with Ocean Springs Rotary Club

MAIN Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Dr. Kollin Napier spoke to the Ocean Springs Rotary Club last week about Mississippi’s statewide AI training, policy guidance, industry partnerships, and what MAIN is building next.
AI Policy and Guidance Template for Nonprofit and Community Organizations

Published August 6, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. All policy guides / Nonprofit and community organizations Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network AI Policy and Guidance Template for Nonprofit and Community Organizations A practical framework for nonprofits, foundations, faith-based organizations, and community groups governing AI across programs, fundraising, client services, workforce […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Presents AI, Work, and Workforce Readiness at Mississippi SHRM 2026

MAIN Chief AI Officer Dr. Kollin Napier presented AI, Work, and Workforce Readiness at the Mississippi SHRM 2026 Conference in Biloxi, covering SHRM adoption data, HR’s role in AI decisions and no-cost MAIN training.
August 2026 MAIN Newsletter: Leadership, Training and Industry

MAIN’s August 2026 newsletter records a month of AI leadership, training, manufacturing resources, finance tools, and local outreach.