Mississippi at US AI Congress: Building AI-Ready States and Regions
Published May 31, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Mississippi at US AI Congress: Building AI-Ready States and Regions At US AI Congress in Washington, D.C., MAIN Director Dr. Kollin Napier joined a fireside panel on how states can build connected AI systems — not just one-off pilots. Dr. Kollin […]
Anthropic Day Mississippi: Public Sector Builds with Claude
Published May 30, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) put advanced AI tools directly into the hands of the people who run the state. On May 29, 2026, state officials, agency leaders, and academic leaders gathered at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) in […]
Mississippi Government Employees Train on AI Tools with MAIN and Anthropic
Published May 29, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Mississippi government AI training took center stage on the Gulf Coast this week. The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) brought Anthropic to the state for a hands-on skills day. The session helped government officials and state employees learn to use artificial […]
State Leaders Get Hands-On with AI at Anthropic Day Mississippi
Published May 29, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) hosted Anthropic Day Mississippi at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County campus. State officials and employees got hands-on experience with leading AI tools. They also saw how to use […]
MAIN Honored with 2026 Rising Tide Award at State of the Coast Symposium
Published May 22, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. MAIN Rising Tide Award recognition came to the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network on May 21, 2026. The honor was presented at the State of the Coast Symposium at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. MAIN was named a 2026 Rising Tide Award […]
Governor Reeves Announces Launch of Mississippi Statewide AI Framework
Published May 21, 2026 at 6:58 p.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Governor Tate Reeves announced the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework on May 21, 2026. The guide sets statewide priorities for AI literacy, workforce readiness, and responsible skill development from K-12 through career leadership. Key Details What: A statewide AI skills guide for […]
The Read Replica Features Mississippi’s Nation-First Statewide AI Network for Workforce Readiness
Published May 16, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Update · October 9, 2026: Micro-credentials may take the form of MAIN certificates of completion or provider certificates delivered through Coursera. Awards and eligible K–12 CEUs vary by course. See the current course catalog for award issuers and completion requirements. The […]
xAI (Grok) + State of Mississippi: MAIN Webinar Recap
Published May 15, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. On May 14, 2026, the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) hosted an online xAI Grok webinar for Mississippi. The session explored how xAI’s Grok can support practical work across collaboration, project development, prompt engineering, and application integration. MAIN’s xAI Grok webinar […]
Clarion Ledger Highlights Mississippi’s Work to Advance Practical AI Adoption in State Government
Published May 7, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. The Clarion Ledger highlighted Mississippi AI state government adoption and MAIN’s role in workforce readiness. The article connects the Mississippi AI Innovation Hub Showcase with public-sector use cases, human oversight, and practical agency productivity. Key Details What: Coverage of AI adoption […]
Mississippi AI Innovation Hub Showcase Highlights Student AI Solutions
Published May 6, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Updated August 24, 2026 with Showcase photography and project context. On May 5, 2026, the Mississippi AI Innovation Hub hosted the AI Innovation Hub Showcase in Jackson. The event brought together student teams, state agency partners, and industry stakeholders to highlight […]