If You Could Build Your Own AI Assistant, What Would It Do? If I could build my own AI assistant, I’d want it to go far beyond the typical task-runner or chatbot we see today. Sure, it should handle scheduling, research, and daily organization—but the real value would come from how safely and responsibly it manages sensitive information. One of the biggest concerns with modern AI tools is accidental data exposure, so my ideal assistant would have strong data protection built directly into its core.For example, anytime I share personal, financial, or company-specific details, the assistant should automatically apply data redaction, masking or anonymizing sensitive fields before anything is processed or stored. It should never send information to third parties without explicit permission, and it should be able to detect risky patterns—like passwords, client records, or internal documents—before something slips out. Essentially, it would function as a built-in guardian that prevents me from oversharing even by mistake.
