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Participants in the AI-Ready Missouri Summit advanced toward a coordinated, statewide strategy to ensure that the benefits of AI reach communities across the entire state.

Chris Barnett, director of MU Extension’s Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems (CARES), delivers his lightning presentation to a full house at the AI-Ready Missouri Summit.
Leaders from across the state convened May 29 at Mizzou Engineering to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) across Missouri.
Participants came away with a solid understanding of the depth and breadth of expertise ready to lean into the challenges and a commitment to support the adoption of AI as a productivity tool for Missouri’s businesses, governments and nonprofits.