Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more common. The Government of Yukon uses them in a responsible and transparent way.
We have a directive on the use of generative AI tools. This provides a framework for the use of generative AI tools in government operations.
About generative AI
Generative AI tools create content from a prompt. A prompt can include text, images or code. Examples of such tools include:
- ChatGPT
- DALL-E
- Google Gemini
- Meta AI
These tools are not approved for use by the Government of Yukon.
Approved AI tools
Public servants are only allowed to use approved enterprise AI tools. This ensures that tools meet the government’s privacy and security standards.
Currently, Microsoft Copilot is the only tool approved by the government’s Chief Information Officer for use across government.
Individual departments may review and approve their own tools in accordance with the Government of Yukon’s privacy and security standards. For example, the Department of Health and Social Services has reviewed and approved the use of Heidi Health, a clinical documentation support tool.
Similarly, some teachers may use AI tools to help with learning.
Employee responsibilities
When public servants use AI tools, they must follow the directive. This makes sure they:
- protect confidential and personal information of Yukoners;
- ensure generative AI outputs are accurate, unbiased and appropriate;
- cite when AI outputs are used with little to no edits, or any imagery is used; and
- treat AI outputs and prompts as government records.
Privacy laws
Use of AI tools must follow existing access to information and privacy legislation, such as the:
- Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and
- Health Information Privacy and Management Act.
Public servants must also follow internal record-keeping and privacy policies.
If you have questions, email [email protected].