DHS · DHS-2452 · record R1822

Source Code Development Tool

Department of Homeland Security · CBP

Overview

Development stage: In development or acquisitionSource: a) Pre-deployment – The use case is in a development or acquisition status.
High-impact designation: Not high-impactSource: c) Not high-impact
Impact justification: Not reported
Start date: Not reported
Withheld from public reporting: Not reported

Mission

Topic area: Information Technology
Operational functions: Software development assistance Derived by keyword rules; see methodology

Problem the AI is intended to solve

The tool uses generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) powered by large language models (LLMs) and coding foundation models to assist with software development. The AI serves as a coding assistant, allowing users to create, refine, and complete software projects through natural language commands and queries. It generates functional software code, streamlining the development process, reducing manual effort, and improving efficiency.

Expected benefits

The tool is designed to enhance software development efficiency by enabling end users to create, refine, and complete projects more quickly through the use of a generative artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant. By automating portions of the coding process, the tool reduces development time, optimizes workflows, and improves overall productivity.

System outputs

The tool generates functional software code for end users, enabling them to efficiently develop, refine, and complete projects with minimal manual effort, delivering high-quality code outputs tailored to user prompts and project requirements.

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: Not reported
Vendor (as reported): Not reported
Vendors (standardized): None on the standard list

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.

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