DOJ · DOJ-0001 · record R1476

Adobe Suite Applications

Department of Justice · Department of Justice / ATF

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: Does not produce an output that serves as a principal basis for decisions or actions with legal, material, binding, or significant effect on any of the individuals or entities identified in OMB-25-21.
Start date: 2024-01 (month precision)Source: 01/2024
Withheld from public reporting: NoSource: a) No

Mission

Topic area: Administrative Functions
Operational functions: Document processing and extraction Derived by keyword rules; see methodology

Problem the AI is intended to solve

The purpose of the AI use case in Adobe Suite products, is to support the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in enhancing the quality and efficiency of multimedia content handling within their operations. The out-of-the-box artificial intelligence features included in these Adobe applications assist in tasks like image enhancement, optical character recognition (OCR), content-aware editing, and document formatting. These AI capabilities enable ATF to prepare high-quality documents and multimedia files for various purposes By automating and improving these tasks, the AI tools help reduce manual workload, minimize errors, and increase operational efficiency. Overall, the use of AI in Adobe Suite products is designed to improve the effectiveness, accuracy, and professionalism of ATF's documentation and multimedia processing.

Expected benefits

The expected benefits of utilizing the AI features in Adobe Suite Products are broad and extend beyond FOIA-related activities. The AI capabilities in applications like Photoshop and Acrobat enhance productivity by automating routine tasks such as image editing, optical character recognition (OCR), and content-aware fill. This automation allows staff to process documents and multimedia content more quickly and accurately, leading to time savings and reduced operational costs. The improved efficiency helps in various functions, from preparing official documents to creating high-quality visual materials for communication purposes. Additionally, the AI tools contribute to better quality outputs, which can enhance public engagement and trust. Overall, the AI features in Adobe Suite Products support increased productivity, cost savings, and higher-quality work across a range of organizational activities.

System outputs

The AI features within Adobe Suite products output automated enhancements and suggestions to improve the efficiency and quality of multimedia content handling. In applications like Photoshop and Acrobat, the AI provides functionalities such as image enhancement, optical character recognition (OCR), content-aware editing, and automated formatting. These outputs assist users by automating routine tasks and enhancing the quality of the final product. The AI serves as a tool to support staff in their work, but all actions are initiated and finalized by human users, ensuring that control remains with the individual operator.

Technology

AI classification: Classical / predictive MLSource: Classical/Predictive Machine Learning: Models trained on data to make predictions or classifications based on identified patterns or relatio…
System name(s): Redacted for cybersecurity purposes.
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): Adobe
Vendors (standardized): Adobe

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: No
Demographic features: This AI use case utilizes one or more of the demographic variables listed in compliance with all federal laws and agency regulations.
Training and evaluation data: The case owner relied on DOJ AI governance practices to select and prepare data, as well as evaluate performance.
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