Public Act No. 23-16, effective July 1, 2023, directs the Department of Administrative Services to conduct an annual inventory of all systems that employ artificial intelligence and are used by any state agency.
The statute defines artificial intelligence as (A) an artificial system that (i) performs tasks under varying and unpredictable circumstances without significant human oversight or can learn from experience and improve such performance when exposed to data sets, (ii) is developed in any context, including, but not limited to, software or physical hardware, and solves tasks requiring human-like perception, cognition, planning, learning, communication or physical action, or (iii) is designed to (I) think or act like a human, including, but not limited to, a cognitive architecture or neural network, or (II) act rationally, including, but not limited to, an intelligent software agent or embodied robot that achieves goals using perception, planning, reasoning, learning, communication, decision-making or action, or (B) a set of techniques, including, but not limited to, machine learning, that is designed to approximate a cognitive task.
Inventory Maintenance
The inventory of artificial intelligence systems in use by State agencies will be maintained by the Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS) within the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The inventory will be updated as new systems and capabilities are implemented and will be reviewed annually for accuracy and completeness.
Data Collected
As part of the inventory of AI systems, BITS will collect the following data elements:
- The name of the system and the name of the vendor who supplies the system (if applicable)
- A description of the general capabilities and use of the system
- Whether such a system is used to independently make, inform, or materially support a decision
- Whether such a system has undergone an impact assessment prior to implementation
Inventory Publication
BITS will publish the annual inventory on the State of Connecticut Open Data Portal, available at https://data.ct.gov/. Information related to the safety and security of state systems shall be collected. However, it will not be published if such disclosure would compromise the security or integrity of an information technology system.
Inventory
|
System Name |
Vendor |
Agency |
Primary Purpose |
Decision Making |
Impact Assessed |
|
Adobe Acrobat AI |
Adobe |
DOI |
Adobe AI is a tool that uses AI to interact with PDF documents for summarization, analysis, etc. |
No |
Yes |
|
Articulate 360 |
Articulate |
Multiple |
Articulate 360 ( https://www.articulate.com/360/ ) is an e-learning platform for creating workplace training. The software has an AI Assistant which helps the creator build trainings more quickly and efficiently. Articulate 360 allows for the creation of trainings that incorporate quizzes and other interactive learning tools, and makes trainings accessible for all learners. The Articulate 360 software has an AI Assistant which helps the creator build trainings more quickly and efficiently. The Department is using funds from the Cannabis Control Division as trainings for cannabis establishments will also be developed using this software. |
No |
Yes |
|
Azure AI Search |
Microsoft |
DOL |
The tool analyzes the data in Integrity data warehouse to identify possible UI Claims. |
No |
Yes |
|
BMW Helix DWP |
BMC |
Multiple |
Helix is the internal IT service portal to track incidents and service requests. Helix service desk supports multiple agencies. AI is used to search the database and present knowledge articles or previous tickets to offer suggestions for self-service or ticket resolutions. |
No |
Yes |
|
Canva AI |
Canva |
Multiple |
The AI functionality within Canva can helps employees quickly design and develop marketing tools, provide recommendations, help to create unique illustrations or provide concepts. |
No |
Yes |
|
CareerConnect CT |
N/A |
OWS |
This solution is to assist those persons who do not have a resume to build a description of their competencies and work history to share with training providers and future employers. Lack of a resume is often considered a barrier to training for and getting a "good job". |
No |
Yes |
|
ChatGPT |
OpenAI |
Multiple |
ChatGPT is a generative AI tool to aid in writing. CT has begun a small pilot of this tool to better understand its capabilities and value to the State. |
No |
Yes |
|
CJIS Sev1 Notifications |
N/A |
CJIS |
CJIS-CT built highly available infrastructure to process state-wide arrest information and provide searches against 14 law enforcement agencies data sources. This tool creates automatic phone calls in case of SEV1 issues to on-call persons to proactively address and communicate issues. |
No |
Yes |
|
CrowdStrike |
CrowdStrike |
Multiple |
CrowdStrike uses AI and machine learning to provide real-time detection and response to a wide range of cyber threats, such as visualizing potential attacks in real-time. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
CT-SEDS (Connecticut Special Education Data System) |
SDE |
Collect data regarding Special Educations student (IEP/ISP) enrollment throughout the state of Connecticut. These data are used for federal and state grants. |
No |
Yes |
|
|
Diligent Audit Solutions |
Diligent |
DAS |
This software helps Internal Audit not only to be compliant with Federal audit standards, but also saves hours of culling through data. The software will suggest outliers to investigate further, versus a person reviewing thousands of lines looking for outliers. |
No |
Yes |
|
DOI Website Chatbot |
N/A |
DOI |
ChatBot is an integrated tool on the agency's website to assist users finding information quickly and easily by assessing related concepts to what the user has searched. The system will learn over time how better to analyze and provide results which enhances the user experience on the agency website. |
No |
Yes |
|
Github CoPilot |
Github |
Multiple |
GitHub Copilot can be leveraged to enhance developer productivity, code quality, and delivery speed. As an AI-powered assistant, Copilot will support code generation, refactoring, and testing throughout development and system testing phases. |
No |
Yes |
|
Grammarly |
Grammarly |
Multiple |
Grammarly checks writing for spelling and grammar issues and suggests improved phrasing for better clarity. |
No |
Yes |
|
Kelmar Fraud Index |
Kelmar |
OTT |
KFI correlates data from claim submissions to look for fraud. |
No |
Yes |
|
LexisNexis BehavioSec and ThreatMetrix |
LexisNexis |
Multiple |
LexisNexis provides Identity Verification and Fraud Prevention services through their ThreatMetrix and Behaviosec products. These products use machine learning and artificial intelligence to transparently evaluate risk throughout the user journey. |
No |
Yes |
|
M365 Copilot |
Microsoft |
Multiple |
M365 Copilot is Microsoft's fully licensed version of Copilot for office productivity tasks. It is embedded within other M365 applications (Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) |
No |
Yes |
|
Mentimeter |
Mentimeter |
DDS |
This tool is used for creating polls, surveys and meeting interactions. AI can be used to help create meeting interactions. The The use of AI is optional, and users would need to opt in. |
No |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Copilot Chat |
Microsoft |
Multiple |
Copilot chat from Microsoft is an internal, AI-powered chatbot that allows users to get answers to questions, help drafting documents, and creating images. Copilot chat data remains secure in our Microsoft Tenant. |
No |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Office 365 |
Microsoft |
All |
Office productivity software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. |
No |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Teams |
Microsoft |
All |
Chat and virtual meeting tool |
No |
Yes |
|
Monday.com |
Monday.com |
Multiple |
Monday.com is work management software. The AI component helps project managers by flagging risks and performing other automation tasks. |
No |
Yes |
|
Pyrra |
Pyrra |
SOTS |
Pyrra uses AI to identify potential misinformation related to CT election laws and administration on social media sites (two people then review everything identified before any decision is made about whether to take any action). |
No |
Yes |
|
Quadient AR by YayPay |
Quadient |
DOI |
This solution leverages AI to predict timing and likelihood of repayment by customers. It then displays a Payment Score (A, B, C, D) to agency users. This is to visually assist with cash forecasting and does not take any action without user interaction. The data used to create payment scores is that data from the organization's implementation. This data also remains within the org and is not accessible to other entities, large language models, or other programs. |
No |
Yes
|
|
React AI Chatbot |
N/A |
CJIS |
This internally developed chatbot helps users of CISS develop the correct search terms to navigate the system. The chatbot does not have access to any protected information. |
No |
Yes |
|
Smarter Balanced ELA and Math Interim Automated Scoring |
Cambium |
SDE |
This scoring engine is part of Cambium Assessment's Smarter Balanced ELA and Math interim assessment delivery platform. It scores constructed responses of students on Smarter Balanced ELA and Math interim assessments. These assessments are optional for use by local school districts. They are designed to support teachers with instruction. Teachers can accept the score provided by the automated scoring engine or override it. The scoring engine reduces educator burden, increases consistency, and decreases turnaround time of score. |
No |
Yes |
|
StoryHub |
StoryHub |
DOH |
StoryHub is a tool that collects data and displays it in a dashboard format or quickly creates ad hoc reports. |
No |
Yes |
|
Vinod |
Vynod |
DCP |
Vyond is a video creation platform used by the Department to create educational and information videos. The software has been used to create informational videos regarding the safe use and storage of cannabis as well as videos for Jason Cohen on the generation of rosters, searching of licenses and renewal of licenses using the eLicensing system. The software creates dynamic animated videos allowing for the creation of animated characters, presenting text and visuals using movement making the videos more engaging. |
No |
Yes |
