Hey, Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI

The author says they badly want a more capable AI assistant, but worries about what that desire implies. The piece frames modern assistants like Siri as a convenience that could become a crutch if AI becomes too embedded in daily life.

The tension reflects a broader shift in consumer AI from novelty to dependency risk. As personal assistants become more capable, companies will need to balance usefulness with designs that preserve user autonomy and trust.

I'm desperate for a personal AI assistant, but do I really want to become the kind of person who can't function without the friendly robot voice in my phone?