Conversational Multi-modal Chatbot (Google Gemini)

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

2025-10-01 (day precision)Source: 10/01/2025 12:00:00 AM

Withheld from public reporting

NoSource: a) No

Mission

Topic area

Administrative Functions

Operational functions

Chatbot or virtual assistant Derived by keyword rules; see methodology

Problem the AI is intended to solve

DOT needs a large language model that can integrate with word processing, email, presentations and shared drives.

Expected benefits

Google Gemini will allow DOT employees to Generate reports that automatically align with specific Operating Administration (Mode) format; Generate custom visuals and slide outlines directly inside presentation.

System outputs

Not reported

Technology

AI classification

Generative AISource: Generative AI: AI that generates new or synthetic content (e.g., images, videos, audio, text, code).

System name(s)

Not reported

Custom-developed code

Not reported

Public source code

Not reported

Sourcing

How it was built

Purchased from vendorSource: a) Purchased from a vendor

Vendor (as reported)

Google

Vendors (standardized)

Google

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

Data and privacy

Involves PII

Not reported

Privacy Impact Assessment

Not reported

Authorization to Operate

Not reported

Demographic features

Not reported

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.

Potential impacts and how they were identified

Not reported