AI doesn’t have to be complicated, technical or overwhelming—and you don’t need advanced skills to start benefiting from it today. In Mississippi, where small teams, limited time and tight budgets are common, the right AI tools can make everyday tasks faster, easier and far less stressful.

This workshop shows you exactly how to use AI for real life in our state—whether you’re running a business, teaching a class, managing a nonprofit, working in local government or simply trying to stay organized.

You’ll learn:

• The most useful AI tools for everyday Mississippi life
• How to use AI for emails, reports, scheduling, content, forms and research
• What AI can actually replace—and what it can’t
• Free and low-cost tools that work even on slow internet or older devices
• How to use AI safely without risking privacy or security
• Real Mississippi examples from small businesses, educators, nonprofits and community groups
• Ten simple workflows anyone can try today—no hype, no jargon

This is a down-to-earth, practical session designed to help you save time immediately. Whether you're a beginner or already experimenting with AI, you'll walk away with tools and workflows you can use the same afternoon. It is perfect for small business owners, educators, staff, students, nonprofits, local government, community leaders and anyone who wants AI to make life easier.

Bring your lunch and join us at CoWork @ The Hub or attend online. Garden Babies will deliver to CoWork.

Speaker Lara Taylor is a Project Manager for the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach, where she leads technology and innovation initiatives across CoWork @ The Hub and the Idea Shop. She is a 2025 Perplexity Business Fellow and a Mississippi AI Collaborative Research Fellow, recognized for her work in AI literacy and responsible technology adoption. Taylor teaches practical, real-world AI skills to students, faculty and business owners and is pursuing her Doctor of Technology at Purdue Polytechnic with a focus on human-AI collaboration.