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Mississippi Senate Cybersecurity Hearing Examines AI Risks and Response Gaps
The hearing addressed AI agents, a proposed 48-hour incident reporting rule and support for governments with limited cybersecurity resources.
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Ole Miss’s $7M Lab Plan Links AI, Drug Research and Workforce Skills
A planned Ole Miss laboratory will connect AI with pharmaceutical experiments. Federal records also identify workforce development as an expected outcome.
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Mississippi Universities Join Regional Effort to Expand AI Research Computing
Mississippi State and Ole Miss join a 15-university consortium to share advanced research computing, connecting Mississippi to a regional infrastructure effort.
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MAIN publishes AI Cyber Safety guide for everyday users
MAIN’s new AI Cyber Safety guide explains what to share, what to verify, and what to review before connecting accounts or letting AI act.
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October 2026 MAIN Newsletter: AI Training, Cybersecurity and Statewide Progress
MAIN’s October newsletter connects statewide AI guidance with free training, cybersecurity resources, career information, and upcoming learning events.
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Dr. Kollin Napier connects AI policy to practice at MSTUG Fall Summit
Dr. Kollin Napier connected Mississippi AI policy, practical testing, staff preparation, and MAIN resources at the MSTUG Fall Summit on September 26.
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Dr. Kollin Napier named to NASH AI Advisory Board, selected to chair workgroup
MAIN announces Dr. Kollin Napier’s selection to the NASH AI Advisory Board and as chair of its Operational Capacity & Efficiency workgroup.
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Dr. Kollin Napier Urges Human Oversight of AI Agents at Gulf Coast Business Council
Dr. Kollin Napier urged Gulf Coast businesses to keep people accountable for AI agents’ work during the Council’s September 24 meeting.
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Dr. Kollin Napier Discusses AI at Pascagoula Rotary
Dr. Kollin Napier discussed AI, Mississippi’s statewide work through MAIN and no-cost resources during Pascagoula Rotary’s September 23 meeting.
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AccelerateMS Reports on MAIN’s Role in Applied AI Manufacturing
AccelerateMS reports on MAIN’s role in connecting applied AI, manufacturing demonstrations and workforce preparation in Mississippi.
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