CensAI is a generative AI chatbot developed by Statistics Canada to make census data more accessible to the public. The system simplifies thousands of pages of census reference materials and documentation on census concepts, allowing members of the public to more easily understand and navigate complex census information through natural conversation.
This system does not collect or process personal information about users. It is a retired system that has been phased out of active use. The chatbot was designed purely to improve access to publicly available census reference materials, helping citizens better understand census methodologies, definitions, and concepts without needing to manually search through extensive documentation.
Statistics Canada has made this system publicly transparent as part of its commitment to responsible AI deployment in government services. Citizens should know that while this system is no longer in active use, it represents an example of how government agencies can use AI to improve public access to important statistical information.
