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 by Senate Bill 2426 during the 2025 Regular Session. This publication marks an important step toward clearer statewide coordination around responsible AI use.
The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force report is the first of three annual reports required by the legislation. It provides a public snapshot of the work completed so far. In addition, it gives state leaders, agencies, educators, and employers a common reference point as AI use expands.
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force Report: What It Covers
The AIR Task Force was established to study AI regulation issues in Mississippi. As a result, the report helps inform public policy discussions, agency planning, education, and workforce preparation. However, the goal is not only risk reduction. It is also to support innovation with clear expectations.
For MAIN, this work aligns directly with our mission. We focus on practical AI skills, responsible adoption, and statewide coordination. Therefore, this report is a useful source document for conversations about policy, workforce readiness, and implementation guardrails.
How MAIN Supports Responsible AI Statewide
MAIN exists to make AI training accessible across Mississippi. In addition, we help connect education, industry, and government partners around shared AI priorities. This matters because policy and workforce preparation must move together.
MAIN is also represented in these statewide conversations. Dr. Kollin Napier, MAIN Director, serves on the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force. As a result, MAIN can help connect policy discussions with practical workforce training and responsible AI adoption.
- Workforce readiness: Practical training that supports job-aligned AI skills.
- Responsible use: Guidance on safe, ethical, and accountable AI practices.
- Statewide alignment: Shared language and coordination across sectors.
Source Documents
FAQ
What is the AIR Task Force report?
It is the first annual report from Mississippi’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force, created by Senate Bill 2426.
Where can readers access the source document?
Readers can download Report One from the Mississippi PEER website and read PEER’s source announcement online.
How does MAIN connect to this work?
MAIN supports responsible AI adoption through training, workforce readiness, and statewide coordination. Dr. Kollin Napier, MAIN Director, serves on the AIR Task Force.
Learn More and Take Action
If you want to build AI capability in your organization, start with skills. Then add governance. Finally, measure impact. MAIN can help you begin that process.
Explore MAIN resources:
- Browse free AI courses (internal)
- About MAIN and our statewide partners (internal)
AIR Task Force report One is a timely resource for leaders across Mississippi. In the coming months, MAIN will continue highlighting practical takeaways and implementation lessons for education, industry, and the public sector.