Bluesky’s Mississippi Exit Sheds Light on Rising Costs of Age Verification Compliance
Bluesky’s recent decision to cease operations in Mississippi rather than comply with a new state social media law highlights the significant challenges that age verification requirements impose on smaller tech companies. In a blog post, Bluesky expressed, “Unlike tech giants with vast resources, we’re a small team focused on building decentralized social technology that puts […]
Southern Farms Embrace Internet Growth While Precision Agriculture Adoption Declines
As high-speed broadband expands into more rural communities, it is crucial to examine how farms are leveraging the internet and advanced technologies in their operations. Since 1997, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has conducted a biannual survey to assess technology usage on farms. This survey gathers information on device ownership, internet access methods, and […]
Mississippi AG Urges FCC to Permit Cellphone Jammers in Prisons to Enhance Security
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch emphasized the vital role of correction officers and staff during an Officers Memorial Service at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, Mississippi, on May 9, 2023. The event honored individuals who lost their lives in the line of duty. In her remarks, Fitch joined over 20 other attorneys general […]
Mississippi Lawmakers Explore Regulations to Ensure Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence
Chairs of the AI Legislative Task Force, State Senator Bart Williams of Starkville and State Representative Jill Ford of Madison, participated in a meeting at Mississippi State University (MSU) on Thursday, September 25. The meeting included a tour of MSU’s cutting-edge research centers, showcasing the university’s contributions to artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. Areas […]
Mississippi House Approves Comprehensive Definition of Artificial Intelligence
The Mississippi House of Representatives has recently passed a significant measure aimed at defining artificial intelligence (AI), a move aimed at clarifying an industry that the state hopes to lead. The vote on HB 1723 came in at 87 to 22, following discussions around potential challenges posed by AI technology. Defining Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi […]
Senate Proposes New State Department of Cybersecurity to Enhance Digital Safety and Oversight
The Mississippi Senate Government Structure Committee recently advanced two significant bills aimed at enhancing the state’s cybersecurity efforts against hacking threats. These measures, SB 2625 and SB 2636, were amended to include reverse repealers, facilitating additional work on the proposals. Key Appointments for Cybersecurity Under Bill 2625, the governor will be responsible for appointing a […]
Lawmakers Approve Creation of State Security Operations Center to Enhance Cybersecurity Efforts
The Mississippi State Security Operations Center (SSOC) is set to partner with the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security as well as federal cybersecurity centers and public-sector threat-intelligence partners to strengthen statewide cybersecurity efforts. Legislative Progress for Cybersecurity A bill to establish the SSOC is on its way to Governor Tate Reeves (R) following a consensus […]
Security Team Enhances Safety Measures with New Technology and Policies for 2025 South MS Fair to Prevent Violence
Laurel, Miss. – The South Mississippi Fair is set to return next month, bringing rides, food, and games to the community. Following a shooting incident at last year’s fair, security measures are being significantly enhanced to ensure a safe environment for all attendees. Enhanced Security Measures According to Joey Davis, owner of Protec Security, all […]
Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative Hosts Inaugural Conference with 525+ Member Organizations to Enhance Healthcare Innovation
In October, the Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative (MHC) hosted its inaugural statewide conference, addressing sustainable solutions to the pressing challenges in access to healthcare in Mississippi. Formed in November 2024, MHC has quickly grown to include over 525 member organizations. The three-day event attracted more than 250 participants, including hospital executives, state policymakers, Medicaid officials, health […]
Syngenta and M.S. Technologies Unveil Enlist E3 Expance Soybeans at Commodity Classic 2026
Syngenta and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. have unveiled key details about their next-generation herbicide-tolerant soybean trait stack, Enlist E3® Expance™ soybeans, at the 2026 Commodity Classic. Set to be commercially available in 2029, pending regulatory approvals, Enlist E3 Expance soybeans will provide farmers with enhanced yield potential and expanded tolerance to various herbicide chemistries, allowing for […]
Elon Musk’s xAI Plans $20 Billion Data Center Investment in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI plans to invest $20 billion in a new data center in Southaven, Mississippi, as announced by Gov. Tate Reeves. This investment marks the largest private financial commitment in the state’s history. Data Center Development in DeSoto County The facility, named MACROHARDRR, will be located in DeSoto […]
Ole Miss Centers Pioneering Leadership in National Security and Digital Navigation
Two centers at the University of Mississippi are actively working to better inform the public, emergency responders, and military personnel as they confront potential threats to both the state and the nation. Ole Miss is now home to the National Center for Tactical Readiness and the Center for Information Advantage and Effectiveness, both under the […]