MSU to launch AI initiative powered by Amazon Web Services
Mississippi State leads the SEC in adopting AWS technology to enhance student engagement STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University (MSU) has announced a groundbreaking campus-wide AI initiative, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), becoming the only university in Mississippi, and the first in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), to implement AWS’s artificial intelligence services to enhance engagement with […]
White House Unveils America’s AI Action Plan
The White House today released “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan”, in accordance with President Trump’s January executive order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI. Winning the AI race will usher in a new golden age of human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security for the American people. The Plan identifies […]
Belhaven University Launches State’s First Online AI Master’s Degree
JACKSON, Miss. (July 11, 2025) – Belhaven University has launched the state’s first online Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence, preparing students for in-demand tech careers grounded in ethical leadership. Designed for working professionals, the 10-course program offers flexible, seven-week classes that prepare students for high-demand roles in technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and more. […]
Mississippi’s AI Ambitions Take Shape With NVIDIA Partnership
Mississippi is carving a new path in its artificial intelligence landscape by partnering with technology company NVIDIA to expand AI education, research and workforce development across the state. Similar to other NVIDIA partnerships in California, Utah and Oregon, the agreement — formalized through a memorandum of understanding — brings hands-on AI training to Mississippi’s classrooms, […]
AI And Business in The Delta
Treading Lightly Appears to be the Trend AI’s time might have come—but the clock hasn’t struck yet in this part of the state. At least, not yet. The question right now, at least as concerns Mississippi Delta businesses, is not are you using Artificial Intellingence in your operations—but why aren’t you? Ted Connell, a partner […]
Mississippi State launches Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program at Mississippi State will prepare students for high-demand careers in one of the fastest-growing fields of technology. Launching this fall and housed in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the program builds on the university’s longstanding commitment to the field, said Andy Perkins, interim […]
Dr. Kollin Napier: Mississippi’s AI Future
Kollin R. Napier, Ph.D. The Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) joins Ricky. They discuss Governor Tate Reeves’s launch of MAI-TAP, the new initiative to grow AI talent at Mississippi universities, and Mississippi’s AI impacts and plans. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sdyiqebMHo
State of Mississippi to advance artificial intelligence education, innovation and workforce development with NVIDIA
JACKSON, Miss. – The state of Mississippi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NVIDIA to expand AI education, promote research collaboration, enhance workforce development and drive economic development through AI integration. The signing of this MOU demonstrates Mississippi’s commitment to developing a technologically advanced workforce and positioning the state as a leader in […]
MGCCC, Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network weigh in on state’s new AI initiative
Millions of dollars are now being poured into boosting AI and machine learning in the state. Governor Tate Reeves announced Thursday the creation of Mississippi’s AI Talent Accelerator Program. Dr. Kollin Napier with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the director of the state’s Artificial Intelligence Network is at WLOX to talk more about this […]
Governor Reeves Announces Launch of Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program, $9.1 Million in Grants
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the launch of the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program (MAI-TAP). MAI-TAP is a new initiative that fosters the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technical capacities across the state’s institutions of higher learning to support the expansion of Amazon Web Services in Mississippi. Additionally, the […]