The power of artificial intelligence is in your hands
Artificial intelligence can be a powerful asset when used responsibly. Review B.C.’s policy on the use of generative AI to work safely and effectively with these new tools.
Guidance for responsible use
The benefit of any AI tool depends on its careful and responsible use. B.C. government employees must follow all guidance when integrating AI in their work.
Our 6 guiding principles
Our guiding principles ensure the use of AI is governed with clear values, ethics and rules.
Virtual meeting guidance
Virtual meetings are part of our daily work. Emerging productivity tools like meeting bots or virtual assistants must follow appropriate use to reduce risk.
Core AI skills
Expand your AI knowledge with information and resources. Find more training and events (B.C. government employees only).
Learn the basics of AI
Learn about AI in the B.C. government, including key definitions, tools and opportunities for use.
Effective AI prompts
Understand what an AI prompt is, how it works and how to write ones that get better results.
AI in action
Across a diverse range of ministries, we’re exploring how AI can be used to deliver services faster to people living in B.C. Does your team already use AI? Share your story.
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How AI is helping to automate coastal and inland infrastructure mapping
B.C.’s thousands of marine docks are critical for local communities, recreational boat owners and B.C. industry. Learn how the Sustainable Dock Detection project combines lidar data, geospatial innovation and AI to help identify and manage this important infrastructure.
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Streamlining Mines Act permit tracking with AI
The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals is using AI to make permit conditions easier to access and understand. Learn how Mines Digital Services is saving time and boosting oversight.
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Digital tools to humanize Online Learning
With over 75,000 students in B.C. taking online courses, support needs to be directed where it can be most effective. Learn how Intelligent Agents are improving the online learning experience and supporting student success.
AI tools for B.C. government employees
Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot serve different purposes.
Copilot Chat
A chat interface
Who it’s for
All employees
Examples of use
- Writing sample text for an email
- Brainstorming ideas
- Summarizing long text
Microsoft 365 Copilot
An advanced AI tool that’s built into Microsoft apps
Who it’s for
Power users in specialized roles
Examples of use
- Creating data visualizations in Excel
- Generating slides in PowerPoint
- Turning Teams meeting notes into action items
Join the official
Artificial Intelligence Teams channel
Ask questions, learn from others and get updates on the
latest Al news in the B.C. government.
Open to employees with an IDIR.