When every business relies on technology, artificial intelligence offers tremendous potential to empower Mississippians – but only if they have the skills to use it. To help address this challenge, we formed the Mississippi AI Collaborative to leverage Microsoft's and other partner's AI skilling resources to help people and communities around the state learn how to harness the power of AI. The Mississippi AI Collaborative is led by Bob Buseck (MCA), Brittany Myburgh (JSU), Krystal Chatman (MS CSTA), Dr. Nashlie Sephus, (Bean Path), and David Collins (Innovate MS)