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AI-Assisted Web and Document Data Extraction for Statistics

Accountable

Statistics Canada (StatCan)

Functional Modes

Sensing (Perceptive AI)

Human decides

Purpose

Research & Development

Input Dataset

Operational data Anonymized data

Algorithm or Model

Classification & Prediction

Output Dataset

Operational data Anonymized data

Details

This system automatically extracts text from PDF reports found on websites and applies AI-based reasoning and classification to organize the information. It is used by Statistics Canada employees, not members of the public, to support data collection and analysis work. The system is currently in development. Citizens should be aware that this tool processes publicly available reports, not personal data, to support government statistical programs.