AI-Assisted eDiscovery Search

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

Administrative Functions

Operational functions

Summarization Derived by keyword rules; see methodology

Problem the AI is intended to solve

The use case addresses inefficiencies in traditional document search and retrieval processes, such as time-consuming manual searches, the complexity of crafting SQL queries, low relevance and accuracy in search results, difficulties in digesting lengthy content, and the absence of summarization tools. These challenges hinder users' ability to efficiently access and understand critical information.

Expected benefits

The intended purpose of this AI use case is to optimize document search, retrieval, and summarization processes by enabling users to interact with data conversationally and efficiently. The benefits include improved accuracy and relevance in search results, reduced time spent analyzing large datasets, simplified access to complex information, and enhanced decision-making through concise summaries and precise outputs.

System outputs

The solution’s AI outputs include precise search results and summarized content, enabling users to quickly access information, make informed decisions, and take follow-on actions without requiring technical expertise. The tool does not make legal or case outcomes decisions; it retrieves and summarizes documents, and Office of the Principal Legal Advisor personnel remain responsible for interpreting the results and applying the law.

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.

Potential impacts and how they were identified

Not reported