OMB Individually Reported

Ethics AI Agent

Low riskExact public inventory row

Description

Users repeatedly ask Ethics staff the same type of question, which causes challenges for Ethics staff to manage their tasks effectively.

Detailed example

The AI system outputs recommendations based on the Ethics knowledgebase, with links to source references. In addition, if staff choose to consult with Ethics staff, it sends a request to the Ethics team with the conversation history included.

AI / analytics pattern

Agentic AI: AI systems that perform tasks or make decisions autonomously with minimal human intervention.

Automation level / stage

a) Pre-deployment – The use case is in a development or acquisition status.

Expected benefit

Helps staff follow standard policies & procedures thereby improving operational efficiencies.

Controls / human review

ATO: Not reported; PIA: Not published