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. 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.
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.
Brightspace Intelligent Agents: Digital tools humanizing Online Learning
School administrators, educators and school staff are implementing new, exciting ways to engage and build thriving online learning communities.
Writing better prompts to make work easier
The first step in writing better prompts is knowing what you want (the goal), or at least what you’re trying to do (the task). Copilot Chat can help you carry out tasks, explore ideas or clarify your thinking. But to do that well, it needs clarity from you.
Streamlining Mines Act permit tracking with AI
Mines Digital Services set out to improve this process by setting a new goal: the development of a searchable permit library that would save time and improve oversight for the complete lifespan of a permit.
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
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latest Al news in the B.C. government.
Open to employees with an IDIR.