GovAI Chat trials give APS staff early access to the app. 

You can use GovAI Chat as part of your everyday tasks and share feedback to shape future versions.

We run trials to help us understand the benefits, limitations, real-world risks, usability, accessibility, and workforce impacts. This learning informs future rollout decisions.

Beta trial launches 27 July 2026

The beta trial is the second GovAI Chat trial. 

The beta app will provide all the same features as alpha as well as:

  • new agency single sign on solutions
  • new models
  • better web search
  • better large-document handling
  • continued free access.

The app continues to support publicly available and OFFICIAL information only.

Some features are still being developed. Bugs and limitations are expected.

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Eligibility for beta

To take part you must:

  • be an APS employee (contractors may be eligible depending on your agency)
  • use a government-managed device
  • work at an agency that has agreed to take part.

Your role

We’ll ask participants to commit 1 hour per week to:

  • use GovAI Chat for tasks you need to complete as part of your everyday role
  • complete short surveys
  • join optional drop in sessions 
  • raise issues or risks.

How to join

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If your agency has not joined yet
Submit your expression of interest to help your agency decide if the beta trial is right for them.
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If your agency is taking part
You should receive an invitation or instructions from your agency.
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If you're unsure
Reach out to your AI or ICT team.

 

Your feedback matters
Being part of the GovAI Chat trial is a unique opportunity to help shape how the APS uses AI safely and effectively. It’s important trial participants engage in feedback surveys and invitation codesign sessions to provide this valuable input.

Book an information session

Get an early look at GovAI Chat and how it supports the APS AI Plan's focus on trust, people and tools. 

  • Learn about GovAI Chat, why it is being developed, and how it supports the APS AI Plan.
  • Get to know GovAI Chat's core features and how it can support you in everyday work.
  • Explore what it means to be part of the trials and how you can get involved.
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Alpha trial

The GovAI Chat alpha trial finished on 30 June. 

Alpha participants can continue to use GovAI Chat alpha until their agency transitions to beta. 

The feedback we received from alpha participants is integral to shaping how the APS uses AI safely and effectively in the future.