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AI-Assisted Document Classification for Government Records

Accountable

Library and Archives Canada (LAC)

Functional Modes

Deciding (Analytical AI)

Human decides

Purpose

Planning & Decision-making

Input Dataset

Operational data Identifiable data

Algorithm or Model

Classification & Prediction

Output Dataset

Operational data Identifiable data

Details

This system automatically classifies approximately 10 million documents from Library and Archives Canada's internal network drives into GCdocs, the federal government's document management system. It also identifies and flags redundant, obsolete, and trivial content for elimination. The system involves personal information and Government of Canada employees were informed of the AI's use. As of the time of this record, the system has been retired.

Sources for this disclosure

AI register
Government of Canada Algorithmic Impact Assessment Registry — 2526-LAC-BAC-007
Library and Archives Canada. Automated Document Classification for Network Shared Drives (NSD) to GCdocs. Government of Canada AI Register, record 2526-LAC-BAC-007.

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Government of Canada – DTPR AI Register

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AI-Assisted Document Classification for Government Records

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