Gov. Reeves releases Mississippi artificial intelligence guide
Gov. Reeves releases Mississippi artificial intelligence guide
Publish Date: 2026-07-12 07:37:00
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Gov. Tate Reeves has released the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework, a document that outlines the state’s priorities with artificial intelligence and provides guidance to help Mississippians of all ages learn about and prepare for the AI economy.
The document focuses on four priorities and 11 skills centered around AI literacy and accessibility, ethical use, privacy and workforce readiness in alignment with other state efforts. It provides a sweeping overview for AI skills and understanding for those from elementary school age to people well into their careers.
Citing AI’s rapid evolution, the document says, “it is not legislation, a requirement or a mandate. Rather, it serves as a strategic point of alignment and leadership-oriented guide.” It says the document will be updated as technology develops.
“This is about more than technology — it’s about people,” said Courtney Taylor, executive director of AccelerateMS, the state’s workforce development office.
The 27-page document was created by the AI Workforce Readiness Council along with AccelerateMS and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, or MAIN. The council was established last year as part of the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program, which also gave out over $9 million in grants to Mississippi colleges and universities to expand their AI education programs.
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