The power of artificial intelligence is in your hands
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful asset when used responsibly. Review B.C.’s policy on the use of generative AI (gen 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. BC Public Service 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. Public Service employees only).
Learn the basics of AI
Learn about AI in the B.C. government, including key definitions, tools and opportunities for use.
Writing prompts and summarizing documents
Learn how to make the most out of Copilot Chat by helping it help you.
How to review gen AI outputs
Determine whether a gen AI tool’s response (called an output) is reliable and accurate.
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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Using AI to save energy at home with the BC Home Energy Planner
The BC Home Energy Planner is a free online tool that uses AI to help homeowners improve comfort, reduce costs and increase climate resilience. Learn how the team behind the Planner took a user-centred design approach to ensure the service is effective, easy to use and adaptable to changing needs.
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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.
AI tools for B.C. government employees
Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot serve different purposes. Options at a glance (PDF, 1.2MB).
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
Some Copilot features are accessible in Microsoft apps with the basic subscription. Learn about using Copilot in Teams and Office.
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latest Al news in the B.C. government.
Open to employees with an IDIR.