MGCCC receives $7.1 Million RESTORE Act Grant to advance nation’s first statewide AI initiative
Source attribution: This MAIN post summarizes and links to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s article, MGCCC receives $7.1 Million RESTORE Act Grant to advance nation’s first statewide AI initiative, published November 18, 2024. The MGCCC RESTORE Act AI grant announced by the Mississippi Governor’s Office supports the expansion of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). […]
MGCCC receives funding to advance nation’s first statewide AI initiative
Source attribution: This MAIN post summarizes and links to the WLOX video page, MGCCC receives funding to advance nation’s first statewide AI initiative, updated November 17, 2024. WLOX reported that the Mississippi Governor’s Office announced a $7.1 million RESTORE Act grant to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The funding supports the expansion of Mississippi’s statewide […]
AI for Everyone: Building an AI Education Ecosystem with Community Colleges Across America
Source attribution: This MAIN post summarizes and links to the Aspen Institute article, AI for Everyone: Building an AI Education Ecosystem with Community Colleges Across America, published November 12, 2024 by the Aspen Institute’s UpSkill America and Economic Opportunities Program. The Aspen Institute highlighted how AI education community colleges can expand practical AI literacy, workforce […]
Upskilling the Magnolia State’s workforce
Source attribution: This MAIN post summarizes and links to the Magnolia Tribune article, Upskilling the Magnolia State’s workforce, published October 30, 2024 by Magnolia Tribune and written by Lynne Jeter. In the article, Magnolia Tribune highlights how Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) is upskilling Mississippi workforce with AI. The coverage explains MAIN’s role in free […]
The art of crafting AI legislation for the Magnolia State
Source: https://magnoliatribune.com/2024/10/27/the-art-of-crafting-ai-legislation-for-the-magnolia-state/ October 27, 2024 This article is the fourth in a series about AI in Mississippi, delving into how lawmakers plan to tackle AI legislation, and dream legislation MAIN would like to see, and other options. Since Mississippi is at ground zero with artificial intelligence (AI) legislation, along with 19 other states, what do […]
Vendors voice special needs for AI legislation in the Magnolia State
Source: https://magnoliatribune.com/2024/10/23/vendors-voice-special-needs-for-ai-legislation-in-the-magnolia-state/ October 23, 2024 The third article in a 4-part series on AI in Mississippi shows the legislative complexities concerning vendors. With state lawmakers starting with a blank slate regarding AI legislation, vendors have special considerations moving forward. “Vendors are looking for clear guidelines so they can innovate within a known framework,” said Rep. […]
Delta State University hosts AI panel discussion on the future of higher education
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University, through its Gertrude C. Ford Center for Teaching and Learning, hosted a timely and engaging Artificial Intelligence (AI) panel discussion that brought together thought leaders to examine the transformative effects of AI on higher education. The event, held at Jobe Hall Auditorium, featured prominent experts from the Mississippi Artificial […]
Ole Miss Partners with Texas A&M, Virginia Tech for Novel AI Study
Source attribution: This MAIN post summarizes the University of Mississippi news article Ole Miss Partners with Texas A&M, Virginia Tech for Novel AI Study. Clara Turnage wrote the source, which was published October 15, 2024. According to Ole Miss, the article covers an AI ethics education study with Texas A&M University and Virginia Tech. The […]
Embracing AI in Education: Enhancing Learning and Preparing for the Future
Source attribution: This MAIN post summarizes the Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE) Journal Fall 2024 article Embracing AI in Education: Enhancing Learning and Preparing for the Future. The source appeared in MPE Journal, Vol. 36, No. 2, and was listed on this post with a September 6, 2024 date. The MPE Journal article explains how AI […]
MCC employees invited to join new AI courses through MAIN initiative
Source: This MAIN post summarizes a Meridian Community College announcement published September 2, 2024. The MCC announcement invited employees to join AI courses through the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). Meridian Community College (MCC) said employees could participate in new AI courses connected to MAIN. MAIN is Mississippi’s coordinated statewide AI initiative for education, literacy, […]