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AI-Powered Malware Detection for Government Devices

Accountable

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Functional Modes

Deciding (Analytical AI)

Human decides

Purpose

Safety & Security

Input Dataset

Operational data Anonymized data

Algorithm or Model

Classification & Prediction

Output Dataset

A recommendation or prediction Anonymized data

Details

This system uses supervised machine learning to evaluate software and documents and determine whether they are malicious. It was deployed by the Canada Revenue Agency to protect government employees' computers from threats. The system does not process personal information about citizens and was used solely for internal cybersecurity purposes. Note: this system has been retired and is no longer in active use.