MAIN & ITS Host Meeting on AI & Government Innovation
The first Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) quarterly meeting of 2025 concluded a productive week with valuable discussions and collaboration. This joint meeting with the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) brought together representatives from state government agencies to focus on Governor Reeves’ Executive Order on AI (ITS), the launch of the AI Innovation […]
MAIN Announces Partnership with Delta State University
Delta State University Partners with MAIN to Expand AI Access in the Delta Delta State University (DSU) has officially joined the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) as a partner, further solidifying its commitment to AI education and workforce development. While DSU has long been an active supporter of MAIN’s mission, this new partnership marks a […]
MAIN Announces Partnership with Jackson State University
Jackson State University Partners with MAIN to Advance AI Education and Workforce Development Jackson State University (JSU), a historic HBCU, has partnered with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), the nation’s first and only statewide AI initiative, to expand AI education, innovation, and workforce development across Mississippi. JSU will integrate AI curriculum and training resources […]
Mississippi Launches AI Innovation Hub to Drive Statewide Advancement in Artificial Intelligence
The Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) is proud to announce the launch of the ITS AI Innovation Hub, a groundbreaking initiative designed to position Mississippi as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, education, and workforce development. This transformative effort is in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence […]
Dr. Kollin Napier named 2024 Mississippian of the Year by Jackson Chapter of AITP
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College proudly announces that Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), has been selected as the 2024 Mississippian of the Year by The Jackson Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP). This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Napier’s significant contributions to advancing information technology in Mississippi, […]
Dr. Kollin Napier – Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network
Dr. Kollin Napier (Director – MS Artificial Intelligence Network) joins the conversation via video to give his thoughts on how Mississippi is putting its best foot forward in the realm of A.I. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2qZHOR0TkY
MGCCC receives grant for AI program
The future is now at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Dr. Kollin Napier, director of Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network or MAIN, is here to tell us about the program. Source: https://www.wxxv25.com/mgccc-receives-grant-for-ai-program/
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network awarded $7.1 Million in RESTORE funding
Last month, Gov. Tate Reeves awarded the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) a $7.1 million RESTORE Act grant for the nation’s first statewide AI initiative – Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). The funding was part of $28.4 million distributed statewide in RESTORE Act grants to be used for site development, workforce development, and infrastructure […]
The Magnolia State leads in protecting America’s cybersecurity with AI
Source: https://magnoliatribune.com/2024/12/04/the-magnolia-state-leads-in-protecting-americas-cybersecurity-with-ai/ December 4, 2024 State Sen. Scott DeLano says Mississippi is ensuring that there is a pipeline of talent equipped to address the evolving challenges in this modern era. It’s difficult to overstate artificial intelligence’s (AI) importance in cybersecurity in today’s increasingly dangerous online world, where nations like China, North Korea, and Iran are […]
DSU hosts annual Kent Wyatt Distinguished Lecture featuring AI expert Dr. Kollin Napier
Source: https://www.deltastate.edu/news-and-events/2024/11/dsu-hosts-annual-kent-wyatt-distinguished-lecture-featuring-ai-expert-dr-kollin-napier/ November 20, 2024 CLEVELAND, Miss. — The College of Education, Arts, and Humanities at Delta State University held its annual Kent Wyatt Distinguished Lecture on Thursday, November 7. This year’s guest lecturer, Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) and faculty member at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, delivered […]