
Dr. Kollin Napier Explains Mississippi AI Regulation Task Force Mission on WXXV
MAIN Chief AI Officer Dr. Kollin Napier joined WXXV News 25 to explain the Mississippi AI Regulation Task Force, its data center hearings and why statewide AI literacy matters.

Dr. Kollin Napier Explains Mississippi AI Training and Workforce Readiness on WLOX
MAIN Director Dr. Kollin Napier joined WLOX’s The 4 O’Clock Show to discuss Mississippi AI training, AI literacy and workforce readiness. MAIN offers no-cost, self-paced courses statewide.

Dr. Kollin Napier Discusses American AI Leadership and Mississippi’s Hands-On Strategy on SuperTalk Mississippi
Dr. Kollin Napier joined Gerard Gibert on SuperTalk Mississippi’s MidDays to discuss American AI leadership, open-weight models, AI safety and Mississippi’s hands-on workforce strategy.

MAIN Connects Gautier Leaders with No-Cost AI Courses and Resources
MAIN CAIO Dr. Kollin Napier met with Gautier leaders to discuss Mississippi’s AI-enabled future and connect attendees with no-cost AI courses and resources.

MAIN Releases Manufacturing AI Playbook for Mississippi Manufacturers
MAIN’s new Manufacturing AI Playbook helps Mississippi manufacturers choose appropriate use cases, run a controlled 30-day pilot, protect information, review outputs, and train teams.

SACSCOC Summer Institute AI Session Turns Ideas Into Action
Dr. Kollin Napier led two SACSCOC Summer Institute sessions in Atlanta, where higher education leaders prioritized 135 campus AI use cases.

Dr. Kollin Napier Named MAIN’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
GULFPORT, Miss. — The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) has named Dr. Kollin Napier as its Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.

MAIN Launches New Free AI Courses for Mississippi Learners
MAIN has launched new no-cost online AI courses for Mississippi learners, including micro-credential Quick Courses and Coursera options currently available through MGCCC—with more courses coming soon.

AI Regulation Task Force Holds Two Days of Data Center Hearings at the Capitol
JACKSON, Miss. The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force met July 13 and 14, 2026, in Room 216 of

AI Search Optimization: What Mississippi Businesses Need to Know
MAIN Director Dr. Kollin Napier joined The Focus Group and Intrinsic Media to discuss AI search optimization, AEO, GEO, structured data, and practical steps for Mississippi businesses.

100 Beginner AI Prompts for Finance Professionals
Finance Prompting Guide 100 Beginner AI Prompts for Finance Professionals Copy, paste, and customize beginner prompts for budgeting, accounting, treasury,

AI Policy and Guidance Template for Finance
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network AI Policy and Guidance Template for Finance A governance template for finance teams, financial institutions and

Reboot Democracy Features Dr. Kollin Napier on Mississippi’s Statewide AI Framework
Reboot Democracy has published a new essay by Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network Director Dr. Kollin Napier on what comes next

July 2026 MAIN Newsletter Now Available
The July 2026 MAIN newsletter is now available. This issue brings together new learning opportunities, recent Mississippi AI news, and

Dr. Kollin Napier Discusses AI in Mississippi with Pascagoula Area Council
Dr. Kollin Napier spoke with the Pascagoula Area Council about AI in Mississippi on Friday, June 26, 2026. The Jackson

GCBC Masters Leadership Class Explores Regional Assets for AI-Powered Gulf Coast Planning
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council recently highlighted the work of its current Masters Leadership Class. The class is examining

AI Policy and Guidance Template for Business
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network AI Policy and Guidance Template for Business A practical business AI policy template for employers, nonprofits,

AI Policy and Guidance Template for Healthcare
AI policy and guidance template for Mississippi healthcare organizations: HIPAA, Section 1557 nondiscrimination, FDA-regulated AI, CMS coverage rules, clinical safety, procurement, and governance.