FOR THAT OFFENSE SHE WAS SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR PROBATION — AND NO JAIL TIME. A HISTORIC STEP FORWARD FOR MISSISSIPPI’S FUTURE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. GOVERNOR TATE REEVES SIGNED A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TODAY, JUNE 18TH, AS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND CYBERSECURITY TRAINING DAY. IT ALL COMES AS THE STATE SIGNS A FIRST-OF- ITS-KIND AGREEMENT WITH TECH GIANT N-VIDIA. 16 WAPT’S BETHAL MILES IS AT THE STATE CAPITOL WITH WHAT IT MEANS FOR MISSISSIPPI. IT’S A TRANSFORMATIVE PARTNERSHIP THE FIRST AND ONLY STATEWIDE A.I. INITIATIVE OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY. MISSISSIPPI AND NIVIDIA HAVE SIGNED AN OFFICIAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO EXPAND A.I. EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACROSS COLLEGES, AND SPACES OF HIGHER LEARNING. WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE PLAN. . .TO TRAIN 10,000 MISSISSIPPIANS, PREPARING THEM FOR THE JOBS OF THE NEXT 50 YEARS IN MACHINE LEARNING, DATA SCIENCE, AND CYBERSECURITY. <“MISSISSIPPI WILL COLLABORATE WITH NVIDIA AND MISSISSIPPI, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE NETWORK TO INTRODUCE CUTTING EDGE AI PROGRAMS ACROSS COMMUNITY COLLEGES ACROSS OUR UNIVERSITIES AND ACROSS TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS. THESE INITIATIVES WILL OFFER CERTIFICATIONS, HANDS-ON TRAINING AND CURRICULUM DESIGN TO EQUIP STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS IN AI”> THIS INITIATIVE IS POWERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE NETWORK, OR M.A.I.N. A HUB THAT HELPED BRING NIVIDIA, A TECHNOLOGY GIANT KNOWN FOR BEING A GLOBAL LEADER IN SEMICONDUCTOR DESIGN TO THE STATE, THE STATE WILL ALSO RECEIVE HANDS-ON GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNITS, TRAINING KITS WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO HELP UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND THE WORKFORCE. OFFICIALS SAY THEY’RE STILL DETERMINING THE FULL COST OF THE PROGRAM BUT CALL IT A LONG-TER
Mississippi partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI education and workforce
Mississippi has signed a memorandum of understanding with NVIDIA to expand artificial intelligence education, promote research collaboration, enhance workforce development, and drive economic development through AI integration. This agreement underscores Mississippi’s commitment to developing a technologically advanced workforce and positioning the state as a leader in AI and emerging technologies, aiming to drive innovation across key industries, including agriculture, healthcare, energy, and defense.”This collaboration with NVIDIA is monumental for Mississippi. By expanding AI education, investing in workforce development and encouraging innovation, we, along with NVIDIA, are creating a pathway to dynamic careers in AI and cybersecurity for Mississippians,” said Gov. Tate Reeves. “These are the in-demand jobs of the future—jobs that will change the landscape of our economy for generations to come. AI is here now, and it is here to stay. We are proud to partner with NVIDIA on this game-changing initiative and look forward to the many benefits Mississippians will reap as a result.” The collaboration’s objectives include expanding AI education by introducing cutting-edge AI programs across community colleges, universities, and technical institutions in partnership with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. These initiatives will offer certifications, hands-on training, and curricula designed to equip students with practical skills in AI, machine learning, and data science. Workforce development programs will train educators and provide career pathways for students and professionals, prioritizing underserved and rural communities to ensure broad access to AI and cybersecurity training opportunities. Mississippi will lead AI-driven economic development initiatives to attract technology-focused businesses and expand research capabilities. The state will also provide funding support for educational infrastructure, digital access, and workforce training programs designed to serve economically disadvantaged and rural communities. NVIDIA will collaborate with Mississippi’s higher education institutions to develop comprehensive AI training programs, integrate NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute resources, and provide hands-on learning experiences. NVIDIA will also facilitate access to teaching kits, subject matter experts, and certification pathways to support student preparation for careers in AI-related fields.
Mississippi has signed a memorandum of understanding with NVIDIA to expand artificial intelligence education, promote research collaboration, enhance workforce development, and drive economic development through AI integration.
This agreement underscores Mississippi’s commitment to developing a technologically advanced workforce and positioning the state as a leader in AI and emerging technologies, aiming to drive innovation across key industries, including agriculture, healthcare, energy, and defense.
“This collaboration with NVIDIA is monumental for Mississippi. By expanding AI education, investing in workforce development and encouraging innovation, we, along with NVIDIA, are creating a pathway to dynamic careers in AI and cybersecurity for Mississippians,” said Gov. Tate Reeves. “These are the in-demand jobs of the future—jobs that will change the landscape of our economy for generations to come. AI is here now, and it is here to stay. We are proud to partner with NVIDIA on this game-changing initiative and look forward to the many benefits Mississippians will reap as a result.”
The collaboration’s objectives include expanding AI education by introducing cutting-edge AI programs across community colleges, universities, and technical institutions in partnership with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. These initiatives will offer certifications, hands-on training, and curricula designed to equip students with practical skills in AI, machine learning, and data science.
Workforce development programs will train educators and provide career pathways for students and professionals, prioritizing underserved and rural communities to ensure broad access to AI and cybersecurity training opportunities.
Mississippi will lead AI-driven economic development initiatives to attract technology-focused businesses and expand research capabilities. The state will also provide funding support for educational infrastructure, digital access, and workforce training programs designed to serve economically disadvantaged and rural communities.
NVIDIA will collaborate with Mississippi’s higher education institutions to develop comprehensive AI training programs, integrate NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute resources, and provide hands-on learning experiences. NVIDIA will also facilitate access to teaching kits, subject matter experts, and certification pathways to support student preparation for careers in AI-related fields.
