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sourceDocument: Australia Public Sector
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/government-industry

 Release :

    - australia

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Public Sector

ft:clusterId :

    - gvin

bundleId :

    - gvin

workflow :

    - Customer and Industry


---

# AI Search

# Configure AI Search for ServiceNow Otto for Public Sector Digital Services (PSDS) {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Activate the ServiceNow Otto in AI Search application to extract actionable Q\&A Genius Result answers from knowledge articles found in the Service Portal, Virtual Agent, Employee Center, and global searches using generative AI.

## About this task

Configure and use the AI Search engine in the ServiceNow Otto for Public Sector Digital Services (PSDS) application.  
Note:  
By default, AI Search is enabled in ServiceNow Otto for Public Sector Digital Services (PSDS). Follow these steps only if the application has been previously turned off.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAI SearchAI Search Status.
2. If the screen says you don't have AI Search on the instance, select Request AI Search.
3. Wait until AI Search is displayed as activated and ready for use.  

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