AI Literacy – Texas AI Code of Ethics Modules

AI is already being used across government systems, whether formally deployed or informally relied upon. The question is no longer if it will be used, but how well it is understood and governed.

These modules are designed to close the gap between exposure and understanding.

Most AI training stops at surface-level familiarity:

  • what AI is
  • what it can do
  • basic risks

That is not sufficient for operational environments.

Government systems require:

  • accountability
  • traceability
  • defensible decision-making
  • and clear understanding of where human responsibility begins and ends

These modules are built to reflect that reality.


What This Is

This is not a conceptual overview.

This is a practical literacy framework designed to help teams:

  • understand how AI systems actually behave in real workflows
  • identify where systems are reliable and, more importantly, where they are not
  • recognize failures before they become operational issues
  • apply human oversight where it is required, not assumed

What This Is Not

This is not:

  • a vendor pitch
  • a tool tutorial
  • or a “prompting guide” disguised as governance

AI literacy is not about learning how to get better outputs.

It is about understanding the system humans are interacting with well enough to use it responsibly under real-world conditions.


How to Use This

You are not expected to know everything going in.

But you are expected to engage with the material.

The goal is not comfort.

The goal is competence under pressure.

Why This Matters

AI systems do not replace human responsibility.

They scale and redistribute it.

Understanding where that responsibility is and how it shifts under different conditions is the difference between:

  • safe implementation
  • and preventable failure

– Charlotte Wilborn 3.21.2026


Modules

The following is for individuals wanting to complete their required certification for TRAIGA and the Texas AI Code of Ethics.

AIQ Gate – Applied AI Literacy: AI Awareness for Texas Government Agencies – v1.0 – updated 4.6.2026


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AI Awareness for Texas Governance Agencies Certification

This assessment verifies baseline awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) use in government operations. Participants will demonstrate understanding of AI risks, limitations, legal prohibitions, and the responsibilities required when using AI systems.

Emphasis is placed on appropriate use, verification of outputs, protection of sensitive information, and adherence to the Texas AI Code of Ethics and agency-specific policies.


For Continued Education, see the following Modules.

Applied AI Literacy: Government Use, Risk, and Oversight – Module 1 – v2.0 – Last Updated 4.22.2026

Applied AI Literacy: Risk and Texas Compliance – Module 2 – v1.0 – Last Updated 3.21.2026