In a recent News-Leader article spotlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in local business development, Shakia Riggins, CEO of Data B.I.T.S., LLC and Dean of IT Programs at FSCJ, took center stage as a leading voice in AI education and workforce transformation.
Chamber, FSCJ push AI for Nassau’s business community
Speaking at the FSCJ Nassau Center on August 27, Riggins delivered a compelling breakdown of AI’s real-world impact on business operations, emphasizing the urgency for local entrepreneurs and professionals to embrace emerging technologies. Her insights underscored the mission of Data B.I.T.S., LLC: to empower communities through ethical, accessible, and human-centered AI solutions.
The event, co-hosted by the Amelia Island Chamber of Commerce and Florida State College at Jacksonville, marked a pivotal moment in Nassau County’s push to integrate AI into its economic future—with Riggins guiding the conversation on how to do so responsibly and effectively.
This recognition reinforces Data B.I.T.S., LLC’s commitment to digital equity, ethical innovation, and preparing today’s workforce for tomorrow’s challenges.
