NRC · NRC-0002 · record R0064

Support routine administrative tasks and enhancing communications

Nuclear Regulatory Commission · NRC

Overview

Development stage: DeployedSource: c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
High-impact designation: Not high-impactSource: c) Not high-impact
Impact justification: Not reported
Start date: 2025-06-01 (day precision)Source: 06/01/2025 00:00:00
Withheld from public reporting: NoSource: a) No

Mission

Topic area: Energy and the Environment
Operational functions: Cyber threat detection Derived by keyword rules; see methodology

Problem the AI is intended to solve

These AI use cases address inefficiencies in administrative workflows, such as scheduling, document drafting, and information retrieval. They help automate repetitive tasks, improve accuracy and accessibility of communications, streamline data analysis and reporting, prioritize service requests, and enhance cybersecurity. By reducing manual workload and error rates, they enable staff to focus on higher-value activities and improve overall productivity.

Expected benefits

AI improves agency efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing communication, and streamlining data analysis. These benefits free staff for higher-value work, accelerate decision-making, improve service delivery, and increase transparency, ultimately supporting the agency’s mission and strengthening public trust.

System outputs

Structured content (e.g., text, tables, and images) responsive to the NRC staff's queries.

Technology

AI classification: Generative AISource: Generative AI: AI that generates new or synthetic content (e.g., images, videos, audio, text, code).
System name(s): Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Copilot Chat
Custom-developed code: No
Public source code: Not reported

Sourcing

How it was built: Purchased from vendorSource: a) Purchased from a vendor
Vendor (as reported): Microsoft
Vendors (standardized): Microsoft

A vendor is the supplier named by the agency. It does not identify the underlying model or AI technology.

Data and privacy

Involves PII: Yes
Privacy Impact Assessment: Not reported
Authorization to Operate: Yes
Demographic features: k) None of the above
Training and evaluation data: Not reported
Federal Data Catalog: Not reported

Governance

0 of 8 minimum-practice questions answered. A blank answer means the agency reported nothing; it does not mean the practice is absent.

Pre-deployment testingNo answer reported

AI impact assessmentNo answer reported

Independent reviewNo answer reported

Ongoing monitoringNo answer reported

Operator trainingNo answer reported

Fail-safeNo answer reported

Appeal processNo answer reported

User and public consultationNo answer reported

Potential impacts and how they were identified

Not reported