Sidekick Comms bot Offering User-friendly Tips (SCOUT)
Description
To reduce the workload of health communicators by automating and simplifying the creation of web pages, social media posts, and other public-facing content, making information more accessible and understandable for the general public.
Detailed example
The AI system generates plain language versions of existing web content, creates new content for web, social media, fact sheets, and graphics, and produces social media posts. All outputs are reviewed and edited by CDC experts before publication.
AI / analytics pattern
Natural Language Processing: AI that processes, interprets, and shares information in human language.
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
The solution accelerates content creation, reduces staff burden, and increases the accessibility and clarity of CDC information for the public. All AI-generated content is reviewed by experts to ensure accuracy and quality, supporting the CDC’s mission to provide clear, science-based public health information.
Controls / human review
ATO: Yes; PIA: Not published
Data needed
The use case focuses on generating content from existing, publicly available CDC materials.