SRC02-E01 — GSA AI Training Series Content¶
Extract¶
The GSA AI Training Series is divided into three tracks with 21 sessions: (1) Acquisitions Track — AI procurement fundamentals, risk management, and ethics in acquisition; (2) Leadership and Policy Track — leading AI-enabled teams and business decision-making, without technical focus; (3) Technical Track — introduces algorithm structures, foundation model underpinnings, "examples of risks that have occurred through the use of AI and techniques that AI developers can use to mitigate risk." No prior technical knowledge is required. Sessions have been converted to e-learning modules available via USA Learning.
Relevance to Hypotheses¶
| Hypothesis | Relationship | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| H1 | Supports — government training program exists covering AI risks | Moderate |
| H2 | Partially contradicts — training exists but scope of limitation coverage unclear | Weak |
| H3 | Supports — training covers risks but at introductory awareness level | Moderate |
Context¶
This training series was created to meet requirements of the AI Executive Order. It represents the most comprehensive federal AI training initiative, with participation from leading academic institutions. The technical track explicitly includes "examples of risks that have occurred" — suggesting case-based learning about failures.
Notes¶
While the program structure is well-documented, the specific depth of coverage on topics like hallucinations, accuracy limitations, or behavioral tendencies is not detailed in available descriptions. The training appears designed for awareness-level understanding rather than deep technical engagement with failure modes.