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AI initiative registry
ID	AI Initiative	Stage	Description	Sector	Region	AI Bucket	SME
215	Projet pilote d’utilisation de M365 Copilot, pour le programme de Protection du poisson et de son habitat (PPPH / FFHPP) Not translated · original: French	Pilot	Utilisation de Microsoft 365 Copilot dans le cadre de la modernisation du PPPH Réflexions sur les possibilités d’optimiser les processus d...	Chief Digital Officer	Quebec	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Roy, Vincent
22	AI Model for Administrative Support	Pilot	Pilot with select staff using MS Copilot for briefing material preparation, data analysis, writing, and translation. Exploring broader acces...	Programs Sector	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Bédard, Mathieu
182	Basic Translations & Data Processing	Ideation	We have identified several effective use cases: Processing machine readable data into human readable formats, basic translations, and summar...	Programs Sector	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Fenton, AJ
2	Change Management and AI	Ideation	We wish to leverage AI for the change management group. this will leverage copilot for now or more elevated tools, but it will, consolidate...	Chief Digital Officer	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Tsang, Paul
18	Classification AI	Ideation	Classification AI (Mark Jarvis) to help with the creation of job descriptions/tasks and analyze job descriptions to help with SoMCs	Chief Digital Officer	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Gardner, Leigh
85	Daily Use	Pilot	Bing CoPilot, ChatGPT-4 Emails, documents, speaking points, ideas	Programs Sector	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Newman, Candace
83	Daily Use	Pilot	Mapping, The AI Assist function in FME has been used to support code development for data processing while integrating and manipulating data...	Programs Sector	National Capital Region	Automation and Decision Support Generative AI (text, images, code)	Newman, Candace
84	Daily Use	Pilot	Dashboard Development, Used the standalone M365 version of Copilot to assist with coding.	Programs Sector	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Newman, Candace
168	Development of bespoke data-limited tools using AI coding.	Pilot	The majority of Canadian fish stocks are data limited thus preventing full analytical stock assessments. Data limited tools are therefore th...	Ecosystems and Oceans Science	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Winegardner, Amanda
183	General - Office Management	Pilot	Draft and Refine Documents: Staff make use of Copilot to generate or refine briefing notes to make these clear and concise. Enhance Collabor...	Programs Sector	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Fernandes, Ashley
26	Generative AI in intranet Internet content creation	Ideation	Integrate Generative AI capacity right into Drupal CMS to help users create draft content, ease translation, generate images, tags and metad...	Chief Digital Officer	Quebec	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Bussieres, Martin
227	Github Copilot	Pilot	GitHub Copilot is being piloted at DFO aimed at enhancing developer productivity and exploring the operational value of AI-assisted coding....	Chief Digital Officer	National Capital Region	Infrastructure and Enablement Generative AI (text, images, code)	Balbona, Joseph
114	InsightBridge: Executive CSAS Summaries	Pilot	Uses AI to convert complex, technical CSAS reports into concise, plain-language summaries tailored for executive decision-makers. Enhances...	Ecosystems and Oceans Science	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Winegardner, Amanda
5	ITSD knowledge content improvement	Pilot	The DFO IT Service Desk is leveraging generative AI (usually Copilot) to enhance its knowledge base articles and Assyst FAQs, which is knowl...	Chief Digital Officer	Quebec	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Miousse, Gaétan
1	M365 Copilot Pilot	Pilot	We are running the Copilot Licensed pilot to see the use of Copilot as an elevated assistant. We are looking into how productive it can help...	Chief Digital Officer	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Tremblay, Julien
78	Okanagan sockeye life cycle model	Pilot	Using LLM (ChatGPT) to support the development of a statistical lifecycle model for Okanagan sockeye. LLMs are not developing the models but...	Ecosystems and Oceans Science	Pacific	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Thompson, Patrick
180	Pacific Aquaculture Regulations (PAR) Gap Analysis	Pilot	Copilot is being leveraged to analyze written submissions and meeting notes from the Transition Plan engagement process to identify key them...	Programs Sector	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Andrade, Margaret
181	Pacific Aquacutlure Regulations (PAR) Gap Analysis	Pilot	Copilot is being leveraged to develop engagement tools for a regulatory consultation that are intuitive, builds on best practices and existi...	Programs Sector	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Andrade, Margaret
115	PublicLens: Science in Plain Language	Pilot	Leverages AI to transform highly technical scientific and documents into accessible, plain-language summaries for the Canadian public. Foste...	Ecosystems and Oceans Science	National Capital Region	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Winegardner, Amanda
178	Records of decision for governance committees supporting the CDO	Ideation	Records of Decision for Governance Committees Supporting the Chief Digital Office: Leveraging the transcript function in Microsoft Teams to...	Strategic Policy	National Capital Region	Automation and Decision Support Generative AI (text, images, code)	Kiefl, Richard
80	Various Built-In AI Features (Co-pilot, ChatGPT, etc)	Pilot	Using built-in AI features and functions in regular workflow operations. This includes LLM's such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and...	Ecosystems and Oceans Science	Pacific	Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)	Quan, Eric

215
Projet pilote d’utilisation de M365 Copilot, pour le programme de Protection du poisson et de son habitat (PPPH / FFHPP)
Utilisation de Microsoft 365 Copilot dans le cadre de la modernisation du PPPH Réflexions sur les possibilités d’optimiser les processus du programme en s’appuyant sur l’utilisation de M365 Copilot.

Pilot Chief Digital Officer Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
22
AI Model for Administrative Support
Pilot with select staff using MS Copilot for briefing material preparation, data analysis, writing, and translation. Exploring broader access for process automation. Action plan for this initiative: 1. Governance: Assign project lead, document user access. Regular check-ins with IT and management. 2. Guardrails: Restrict to trained users, apply GC data/privacy standards, conduct ethical reviews and audits. 3. Work pr

Pilot Programs Sector Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
182
Basic Translations & Data Processing
We have identified several effective use cases: Processing machine readable data into human readable formats, basic translations, and summarizing large documents and reports into digestible formats. We participated in tests of the DFO Pilot ChatGPT (GPT3) which was available prior to the DFO implementation of MS Copilot. As part of our testing, we identified several effective use cases which apply to both options since they're based on the same under

Ideation Programs Sector Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
2
Change Management and AI
We wish to leverage AI for the change management group. this will leverage copilot for now or more elevated tools, but it will, consolidate the meeting notes, and leverage a sharepoint site to gather related information. we would also like it to be able to review the impact and provide an unofficial assessement We would only need readyness and support to look into it.

Ideation Chief Digital Officer Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
18
Classification AI
Classification AI (Mark Jarvis) to help with the creation of job descriptions/tasks and analyze job descriptions to help with SoMCs

Ideation Chief Digital Officer Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
85
Daily Use
Bing CoPilot, ChatGPT-4 Emails, documents, speaking points, ideas

Pilot Programs Sector Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
83
Daily Use
Mapping, The AI Assist function in FME has been used to support code development for data processing while integrating and manipulating data in workbenches.

Pilot Programs Sector Automation and Decision Support Generative AI (text, images, code)
84
Daily Use
Dashboard Development, Used the standalone M365 version of Copilot to assist with coding.

Pilot Programs Sector Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
168
Development of bespoke data-limited tools using AI coding.
The majority of Canadian fish stocks are data limited thus preventing full analytical stock assessments. Data limited tools are therefore the only approach. We are engaged in quick Ai development of custom data limited assessment approaches for exploited fish stocks

Pilot Ecosystems and Oceans Science Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
183
General - Office Management
Draft and Refine Documents: Staff make use of Copilot to generate or refine briefing notes to make these clear and concise. Enhance Collaboration and Workflow Efficiency: By offering suggestions for document formatting, language style, and clarifying content, Copilot helps maintain consistency and accuracy across communications and facilitates more effective interdepartmental collaboration. Meeting notes: After a meeting is recorded, Copilot can transcribe audio to produce a relatively accurate record of the discussion, using natural language processing to identify key points, decisions, and follow-up tasks, and organizing these into relatively concise summaries and action item lists. Conduct Research and Summarize Information: It can quickly extract key points from extensive reports, legislation, or guidelines—helping to synthesize complex information into actionable insights. Support Data Analysis and Reporting: Employees use Copilot to structure performance metrics, track progress against key indicators, and generate reports that inform decision-making. **These functionalities save time, improve comprehensiveness, and can help ensure that critical details are captured.**

Pilot Programs Sector Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
26
Generative AI in intranet Internet content creation
Integrate Generative AI capacity right into Drupal CMS to help users create draft content, ease translation, generate images, tags and metadata. Technologie already exists, need to be security reviewed, integrated and configured. Challenge, web infrastructure team capacity

Ideation Chief Digital Officer Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
227
Github Copilot
GitHub Copilot is being piloted at DFO aimed at enhancing developer productivity and exploring the operational value of AI-assisted coding. Stats: (90-day period) - 27,584 lines of code were accepted - 17,801 prompts were accepted - Potential savings of $144K ($50/hour developer) based on 40 developers

Pilot Chief Digital Officer Infrastructure and Enablement Generative AI (text, images, code)
114
InsightBridge: Executive CSAS Summaries
Uses AI to convert complex, technical CSAS reports into concise, plain-language summaries tailored for executive decision-makers. Enhances leadership understanding and accelerates informed decision-making by providing easily digestible insights. Ensures executives can quickly grasp critical information without sifting through dense documentation.

Pilot Ecosystems and Oceans Science Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
5
ITSD knowledge content improvement
The DFO IT Service Desk is leveraging generative AI (usually Copilot) to enhance its knowledge base articles and Assyst FAQs, which is knowledge intended for clients. This includes creating new knowledge articles, validating and improving existing content, translating materials, and tailoring messaging to different audiences.

Pilot Chief Digital Officer Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
1
M365 Copilot Pilot
We are running the Copilot Licensed pilot to see the use of Copilot as an elevated assistant. We are looking into how productive it can help people perform their work, reduce administratrive tasking We have 300 licenses, but we also have all DFO users available for a smaller version of Copilot that could be leveraged.

Pilot Chief Digital Officer Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
78
Okanagan sockeye life cycle model
Using LLM (ChatGPT) to support the development of a statistical lifecycle model for Okanagan sockeye. LLMs are not developing the models but are used to brainstorm modelling approaches, debug code, and confirm that written model descriptions in manuscripts are accurate and clear. AI is not being tasked with developing these models. Large Language Models

Pilot Ecosystems and Oceans Science Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
180
Pacific Aquaculture Regulations (PAR) Gap Analysis
Copilot is being leveraged to analyze written submissions and meeting notes from the Transition Plan engagement process to identify key themes, concerns, and suggestions. It helps summarise large aounts of input that help detect gaps in the feedback - such as missing perspectives, underrepresented topics, or unclear areas - enabling AD to plan more targeted and inclusive future engagement and consultations on the PAR amendments. Copilot also helps to dig into input in a more manageable way.

Pilot Programs Sector Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
181
Pacific Aquacutlure Regulations (PAR) Gap Analysis
Copilot is being leveraged to develop engagement tools for a regulatory consultation that are intuitive, builds on best practices and existing requirements, and adopts a tone and approach that is adequate for the general public.

Pilot Programs Sector Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
115
PublicLens: Science in Plain Language
Leverages AI to transform highly technical scientific and documents into accessible, plain-language summaries for the Canadian public. Fosters transparency and builds public trust by making scientific and government information easily understandable. Promotes civic engagement by breaking down barriers between experts and everyday Canadians.

Pilot Ecosystems and Oceans Science Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)
178
Records of decision for governance committees supporting the CDO
Records of Decision for Governance Committees Supporting the Chief Digital Office: Leveraging the transcript function in Microsoft Teams to formalize records of decision and streamline follow-up on action items.

Ideation Strategic Policy Automation and Decision Support Generative AI (text, images, code)
80
Various Built-In AI Features (Co-pilot, ChatGPT, etc)
Using built-in AI features and functions in regular workflow operations. This includes LLM's such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and various others that are integrated directly into the applications already currently being used. Large Language Models

Pilot Ecosystems and Oceans Science Cognitive and Generative AI Generative AI (text, images, code)