Mississippi AI Innovation Hub Pilots “Procurii” Procurement Chatbot
The Procurii procurement chatbot is now in pilot through Mississippi’s AI Innovation Hub to support state procurement operations. It helps staff find and interpret relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. The proof of concept aims to augment technology procurement processes. Procurement staff can ask questions in plain language. Procurii responds using official Mississippi Department of Information […]
MAIN Shares Practical AI Strategies at PRCC Hancock County Industry Lunch
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations compete. AI workforce development in Mississippi is now a top priority for business, education, and economic leaders statewide. That focus drove a recent event at Pearl River Community College. MAIN and PRCC Convene Regional Industry Leaders The Pearl River Community College Workforce Training Local Industry Lunch brought together key […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Delivers Keynote on AI in Higher Education at MAIR 2026
MAIR 2026 keynote: Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), delivered the keynote for the 2026 Mississippi Association for Institutional Research (MAIR) Conference on the theme Capitalizing on Data. His talk, The MAIN Model for AI and Higher Education, asked a direct question: what does it mean to capitalize on data […]
AI Workforce Development at MGCCC: MAIN Joins STEM Summit
AI workforce development at MGCCC was the central theme as Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), joined Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Excelerate in STEM Scholars at the annual summit. During the event, Dr. Napier participated in a professional panel with MGCCC administrators and faculty. He also met one on […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Discusses AI Adoption in Mississippi at Petal Chamber Luncheon
Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), joined the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce for February’s membership luncheon. The event brought together business and community leaders who are focused on the future of the region. First, Dr. Napier covered the history of AI, its current state, and where the technology is […]
Microsoft Copilot Training for Mississippi State Government
Microsoft Copilot training for Mississippi state government staff was the focus of an in-person session led by Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). The session brought together staff from the Mississippi Development Authority and colleagues from across state government. First, participants explored artificial intelligence fundamentals. Then, they examined how Copilot […]
Mississippi Air National Guard AI Workforce Readiness Briefing
Mississippi Air National Guard AI workforce readiness was the focus of a recent briefing led by Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). The briefing took place at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center. First, Dr. Napier shared updates on MAIN’s statewide work. Then, he discussed how practical AI skills can […]
Building AI Literacy and Digital Citizenship with 8th Grade Students in Jackson County
Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), visited East Central Middle School in Hurley on January 15, 2026. He spent the day with more than 100 eighth-grade Cyber Foundations students in the Jackson County School District. The session focused on AI literacy and responsible technology use. AI Literacy for Eighth Grade […]
Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force report released
Quick Answer The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force report was released on January 13, 2026. The source document is available from the Mississippi PEER Committee as an official PDF, with a related PEER announcement online. The State of Mississippi has released the first annual report from the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force, created […]
Mississippi AI Workforce Training for State Employees
WLBT highlighted Mississippi AI workforce training in its coverage of a hands-on session for state employees in Jackson. The session focused on practical AI use, data sharing, and the back-end systems that support responsible adoption. First, state employees explored how data management, authorization, security, and workflow design shape AI use in government settings. Mississippi AI […]