GSA 2026 Batch 2 - Technical Briefing

Main ideas & lessons (what the technical briefing teaches)

1) Program overview: what being a Google Student Ambassador (GSA) means

• GSA Batch 2 runs for several months (roughly Oct–Jan, possibly extending).
• GSAs serve as AI leaders on campus tasked with:
  • Exploring Google AI (especially Gemini / Google AI).
  • Developing ideas and executing activities/adoption efforts on campus.
  • Leading positive, creative, responsible adoption of AI benefits for other students.

The program slogan “Lead • Innovate • Inspire” is emphasized:

• Lead: take initiative, dare to decide, encourage AI/Gemini use on campus.
• Innovate: stay curious; continuously update AI/Gemini knowledge; create campus-impact ideas.
• Inspire: share knowledge with other students; collaborate with the campus/community.

2) Communication & support channels (where updates/questions are handled)

For GSA 2026 Batch 2, communication uses:

• Discord + Email
• No WhatsApp (WA) as an official GSA channel

Key Discord setup requirements:

• Download/login Discord (laptop recommended but mobile allowed).
• Set the correct Display Name (tied to GSA ID format).
• Fill a data collection form (username vs display name distinction is stressed).
• Wait for Discord verification (~1 hour; one-time login action recommended).
• Enable phone/laptop notification settings to avoid missing announcements.

Notes:

• Discord access may be temporarily limited due to volume; users are instructed to try again on Oct 9, 2026.
• GSA Chatbot availability:
  • Starts around Oct 8, 2026
  • Used for fast answers without waiting for team responses
  • There are two chat modes/paths depending on how the question is asked (Discord vs “connect to team”)
• Dashboard availability:
  • At gs.decoding.com (starts Oct 8 / “tomorrow morning/8pm” depending on the segment)
  • Used to monitor missions, achievements, tier status, activity records, and access chat features

3) Mandatory admin identifiers & document access rules

• GSA ID is critical and must be entered exactly (example style: 26B211; last digits distinguish individuals).
• Wrong GSAs can cause:
  • Wrong kit delivery (kit goes to another person)
  • Misattribution of reported content/rewards

Accessing handbook/documents:

• Documents are available only through the email used at registration.
• If the user changes email, access may fail.

Permissions model:

• Users typically have view-only access.
• “Request edit access” will be denied; handbook editing is only for the GSA team.

Acceptance letter note:

• There is no official acceptance letter for admissions office.
• The team issues graduation certificates, not acceptance letters.
• If needed, provide print/screenshot of the receipt email.

4) Tests required after selection (timeline + structure)

Two main tests are required:

A) Personality / assessment test (MBTI-like but not MBTI)

• Sent via email as an assessment link.
• No right/wrong answers; the goal is to understand user needs/styles.

Time limit & content:

• Total: up to 90 minutes max
• Part 1 (Behavioral style): 120 questions / 60 minutes
• Part 2 (Emotional style): 68 questions / 30 minutes

Rules:

• Must complete in the allotted time window.
• If time runs out or the test is not completed, the link may not reopen.
• Complete Part 1 first, then Part 2 (sequential).

Window:

• Oct 8–Oct 10 (no extension mentioned)

B) English test (ability mapping)

• Sent via email link after the personality test.
• Includes four sections (reading/listening/writing/speaking mentioned).
• Total processing time referenced: ~90 minutes
• Results yield a certificate

Special note:

• If the user already took the same general English test recently (within ~3 months), they may not need to retake—only report the existing certificate/result.

Email capacity caution:

• If the email inbox is full, users may not receive test links.
• Users are instructed to manage email storage to avoid missing important announcements.

5) Code of ethics (behavioral requirements for representing Google/GSA)

Two layers are emphasized: Code of Ethics and Community Code of Conduct.

Code of Ethics (high-level expectations)

• Be professional and inclusive (no discrimination by gender/hard-soft identities).
• Be authentic, honest, and transparent.
• Uphold Google values: respect, integrity.
• Treat Gemini/AI as a collaborator, not a replacement for humans.
• Maintain polite, open, honest communication.
• Education-focused communication (AI leaders should inform/teach responsibly).

Code violations / prohibited behavior (examples)

• Don’t claim information inaccurately or mislead people about the program.
• Don’t speak on behalf of GSA for sensitive topics (politics/natural disasters are explicitly mentioned).
• Don’t use the program for personal financial gain.
• Don’t overpromise AI capabilities.
• Don’t plagiarize content; keep work original.
• Don’t be condescending/impolite; avoid language that could offend in a diverse community.

Community Code of Conduct

• Integrity & honesty in interactions.
• Provide feedback politely; don’t criticize wildly.
• Be proactive with GSA team; report issues/questions.
• Support fellow GSAs; avoid harassment/discrimination/bullying.
• Reporting channel for harassment/discrimination: gse@doring.com

6) Mission structure: what GSAs must do during the program

There are three major missions:

1. TB/ TIBON content (Epic content: Gemini & Google AI)
2. On-campus event host
3. GSA body (team-based collaboration)

Mission 1: Epic Content (Gemini/Google AI)

• Goal: create regular social media content (personal accounts, public).
• Minimum requirement mentioned: 20 pieces of content during the program.

Weekly structure:

• 3 briefs/themes per week are provided by the GSA team.
• Users should follow the weekly briefs; multiple briefs can be done but content must match assigned features.

Each posted content must include:

• Highlight the relevant Gemini/AI feature from that week’s brief.
• Use 5 mandatory hashtags:
  • #teamgoogle
  • #Google Student Ambassador
  • #GSA 2026
  • #Gemini
  • #Google AI
• Tag Google Indonesia.

Allowed post formats:

• YouTube video
• YouTube Shorts
• Instagram posts
• Instagram reels
• TikTok posts
• Instagram stories explicitly not counted.

Mandatory reporting:

• After posting, submit the content via a Google Form.
• Content without reporting may not be counted/recognized.

Collaboration rule:

• Collab content is allowed, but only one person per link/post will get credit (first reporter system described).

Rewards:

• Weekly Lucky Winner: 10 winners/week, gift card (Tokopedia referenced) based on engagement + content quality.
• Monthly Champion: 5 winners/month with tiered prizes; can’t win repeatedly within the same month; selection considers engagement + quality.

Mission 2: On-campus event host

• Purpose: offline events to educate and encourage AI/Gemini adoption.

Tier movement requirements (details vary by tier):

• To reach Rising Star: at least 2 events.
• Event validation requirements include minimum participant counts and documentation.

Event reimbursement/support models (important distinction):

• Reimbursement applies after achieving certain tier (example: Rising Star linked to reimbursement).
• Limited quota for reimbursements:
  • Top 500 GSAs upgraded to Rising Star (first-come-first-served mentioned)
  • Top 50 for Achiever reimbursement (selection-based)
• Trail Blazer is different:
  • Upfront cash allowance (example mentioned: Rp 5 million per event implementation)

Event timeline & proposal process:

• Event proposals become possible starting Oct 12, 2026.
• Use a provided template; do not change the template itself.
• Submit proposal → GSA team reviews within ~5 working days → decision via email.
• After “valid” status: hold the event; submit event documentation using the email-provided form.

Documentation required for event validity:

• Accepted proposal first.
• Proof photo (group photo with all participants, taken after event).
• PDF material explaining the Gemini/Google AI content delivered.
• Supporting documents (e.g., presentation/media/video photos) may be added, but the core references are mainly:
  • group photo + PDF
• Attendance form filled by participants (for participant count verification).

Participant minimums stated:

• Rising Star: 10 participants per event x 2 events
• Achiever: 20 participants per event x 4 events
• Events must have different themes/materials (same venue/location may be allowed if theme differs).

Mission 3: GSA body

• A team-based program to strengthen connection among GSAs.
• Team size: 2–5 people per team.
• Encouraged to be from the same city/domicile.
• Teams form a structure:
  • One person becomes captain/chair as the contact point.

Mission direction:

• A team mission to explore/deepen understanding of their city (example themes: cultural/social/culinary; also tool usage like “Gemini Live” referenced).

Key difference:

• GSA body is distinct from the Discord chatbot named similarly (GSA body ≠ chatbot).

7) Tier system and benefits

Tiers mentioned:

• Rising Star
• Achiever
• Trail Blazer

Welcome kit:

• Everyone receives a welcome kit (deadline extension to ~Oct 8).
• Includes merchandise (e.g., t-shirts, tumbler, laptop sleeve, lanyard, pouch).
• Unboxing may count toward mission content.

“Class token”:

• Free for all; must be used/claimed/finished (warning: unused tokens may “burn down”).

Tier benefits (high-level):

• Rising Star
  • Some benefits are limited, first 500 upgrades (first-come-first-served for certain merch/event support)
  • Event support via reimbursement referenced with caps
• Achiever
  • Limited top 50 selected (selection based on quality, not first-come-first-served)
  • Benefits include merchandise plus event reimbursement/support
• Trail Blazer
  • Top 10 selected
  • Includes merchandise (e.g., wireless earphones/achievement plaque), upfront event allowance, and “golden tickets” to graduation

Tier advancement requirements (key summary stated):

• Rising Star
  • At least 5 content and 2 separate events (minimums described)
• Achiever
  • Requires Rising Star first
  • At least 10+ content and 4 campus events with different themes/materials
  • Additional requirement: inspirational short story/case study about positive impact from Google AI
• Trail Blazer
  • Must already be in Gemini Achiever
  • Actively create Gemini content
  • Hold events according to conditions
  • Submit an inspirational story; selected top 10 by team

8) Inauguration/graduation-related information (GSA 2026 Batch 2)

• Inauguration date range: Oct 28–30, 2026
• Location: SCBD Jakarta + online
• Attendance plan:
  • ~150 offline invited
  • ~1850 online invited
• Funding note:
  • 50 fully funded by Google Indonesia (travel/hotel covered)
  • 100 non-funded/individual-cost (plane/hotel fees borne by individual)

Selection criteria for offline invitation:

• Quality of self-recorded interviews during registration
• Quality of Gemini challenges during registration
• Quality of aspiration assessment
• Proper on-time submission of Twibon

Users should check invitation type later (fully funded, non-funded, or online).

9) Q&A themes covered

• Additional content outside the weekly brief:
  • Not counted if irrelevant to that week’s brief/features
• Actor/talent in content:
  • Allowed if the person consents
  • Content should remain aligned with GSA objectives; avoid issues like using minors without proper consent
• Welcome kit delivery tracking:
  • Receipt/receipt number and shipping notifications will be provided; shipping fee isn’t charged
• English/personality test accessibility:
  • Special support/time accommodations for visually impaired participants via email request

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Speakers / sources featured (identified from subtitles)

• Ike (moderator; introduced agenda and handled session flow)
• Taufik Radri (Google Student Ambassador team; main presenter of program details)
• Kat fik / Sis Ika (co-presenter/assisted in segments, including chatbot/dashboard explanations and reminders; exact spelling varies in subtitles)
• Brother Tofi (referenced as “Brother Tofi” during switching/continuation; exact subtitle role unclear but appears as part of the presenting team)
• GSA Team / Google Student Ambassador Team (organizational source referenced for rules, approvals, reviews, communications)
• Discord / Discord server (platform source mentioned for access/verification limitations)
• Google / Google Indonesia (program authority referenced throughout)
• Decoding Indonesia / gs.decoding.com (platform/host referenced for dashboard; domain shown in subtitles)