EdgeTheory Lab trains students, professionals, and organizations to use AI strategically — building skills that drive decision advantage in a complex world.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend — it’s here, reshaping how we work, communicate, and make decisions. But the real advantage doesn’t come from technology alone. It comes from people who know how to combine AI literacy, critical thinking, and narrative intelligence to lead in complex environments.
Most AI training programs focus narrowly on technical skills — coding, configuration, or data modeling. But participants often leave wondering: How do I actually use this in my career or mission?
EdgeTheory Lab closes that gap by integrating technology, critical thinking, and narrative analysis. Our participants don’t just learn the tools. They learn how to use AI to make better decisions, anticipate challenges, and create opportunities.
When you train with us, you will:
“This internship has given me not only the skills to work with AI tools, but also the confidence to analyze and present complex information in meaningful ways. It’s unlike anything I’ve done in a traditional classroom.”
— Former EdgeTheory Lab Intern
Narrative Intelligence is the science of detecting, analyzing, and influencing how information shapes public perception, decisions, and outcomes. Narratives — the shared stories people use to make sense of the world — can drive markets, influence elections, shape policy, and even alter national security.
Why it matters:
EdgeTheory Lab has a strong relationship with the National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI) — the nation’s first and only center dedicated to studying how narratives form, spread, and shape behavior.
Established in 2023 through the National Defense Authorization Act, NCNI unites government, academia, and industry to advance this urgent field. EdgeTheory was instrumental in the center's founding and serves as its technology partner, equipping leaders and students with real-time AI tools to track and analyze narratives at scale.
EdgeTheory Lab delivers training through three core tracks, designed for different audiences
but rooted in the same foundation: AI + Narrative Intelligence.
Our internship program gives students real-world experience in narrative analytics — a mix of human and artificial intelligence applied to global information flows. Participants don’t just learn theory; they build portfolios of applied work that increase their value to future employers.
Internship Structure:
Outcome: Students graduate with substantive projects, mentorship experience, and career-ready skills.
In today’s environment, narratives drive markets, shape policy, and influence reputation. Our Corporate Certification Course equips teams to detect, analyze, and respond to narratives across culture, politics, business, and security.
What participants gain:
Why it matters:
Graduates leave proficient not only in our tools, but in applying them to:
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the globe. But hype often outpaces reality, leaving many professionals unsure of how to use AI effectively. Our Practical AI and Workforce Readiness Program bridges that gap, empowering individuals and organizations to integrate AI into their daily workflows.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn to:
Course Modules (two units each):
Outcome: Graduates leave as AI-literate professionals, equipped to innovate, manage risk, and create decision advantage.
EdgeTheory Lab is a division of EdgeTheory, a company built around a single mission: helping people and organizations understand and shape the flow of information that defines success in the modern world.
At EdgeTheory, we believe digital conversations shape reality. These conversations form narratives — real or invented — that can win or lose wars, grow or sink products, alter supply routes, and even destroy reputations.
Our technology tracks these narratives across thousands of global sources in real time, giving decision-makers insights they can’t get anywhere else.
The Lab extends this expertise into education and workforce development. Based at Ole Miss and partnered with the National Center for Narrative Intelligence, we train students, professionals, and public sector employees using the same platform trusted by federal agencies, Fortune 100 companies, and international partners.
Our unique position at the intersection of academia, government, and industry allows us to:
Since launch, EdgeTheory Lab has trained ~150 interns and professionals across 25+ states.
Participant outcomes include:
Strategic impact includes:
EdgeTheory Lab equips individuals and organizations with the skills, tools, and mindset needed to thrive in a world shaped by AI and narrative intelligence.
Launch your career in AI and Narrative Intelligence.
Gain hands-on experience in narrative analytics through real-world projects, mentorship, and applied AI learning. Build a portfolio that sets you apart in a competitive job market.
Empower your team with decision advantage.
Learn to detect, analyze, and respond to narratives that shape markets, policy, and reputation. This certification program equips organizations to apply AI-driven narrative intelligence in real operational settings
Integrate AI into your professional toolkit.
Develop practical skills in AI literacy, ethics, and applied analytics to confidently use AI in daily workflows. Designed for professionals and teams ready to adapt — and lead — in the AI era.
