Missouri leaders meet to set the future course of AI

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.

A full house at the AI-Ready Missouri Summit

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.