Matt O'Brien, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

June 2, 2026

Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks

The government will be able to work with trusted partners “that will have early access to covered frontier models to promote secure innovation and strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure,” the order says.

DC | Seung Min Kim, Associated Press , Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

March 20, 2026

White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint

State governments have forged ahead on their own regulations. But the industry and the White House say a patchwork of rules would hurt growth.

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

July 25, 2025

Trump’s order to block ‘woke’ AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots

Major AI providers like Google and Microsoft have not commented on the directive. Critics argue the order forces tech companies into a culture war.

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press , Ali Swenson, Associated Press •

July 23, 2025

From tech podcasts to policy: Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

The plan disclosed Wednesday focuses on boosting artificial intelligence technology exports, streamlining permits for data centers and exporting American AI around the world.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 17, 2026

New digital platform for classroom supplies frustrates teachers across Mississippi

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 17, 2026

Athletes in Mississippi more likely to go pro than rest of U.S.

News | Frank Corder •

July 17, 2026

Mississippi hasn’t elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1982. Scott Colom believes he will change that in November

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

July 14, 2026

Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County

Business | Frank Corder •

July 8, 2026

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

Business | Frank Corder •

July 7, 2026

Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years

Culture

Culture | Associated Press •

July 17, 2026

SWAC media deal keeps conference football, basketball games on ESPN networks through 2030-31

Culture | Alistair Begg •

July 17, 2026

Peace to the nations

Culture | Marilyn Tinnin •

July 16, 2026

Black Jack Ranch provides top-quality beef to steak lovers

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 15, 2026

Sen. Graham’s sudden death will impact seniority, congressional majority prospects

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

July 13, 2026

Black Swans and Mudberg

Opinion | Robert St. John •

July 13, 2026

The least valuable customer in Nevada