It’s easy to feel frustrated with how artificial intelligence is being used right now. We’ve all seen the gimmicky trends — AI-generated action figures, lazy artwork, or quick-fix content that floods our feeds and undercuts real creative work.
But instead of ranting about how AI is being abused, I want to flip the script.
Let’s talk about what I actually want AI to do for me.
A personal AI that knows me
Imagine having a personal AI — let’s call it myAI — that is securely and biometrically linked to you. It knows your basic health data: your blood type, height, weight, and age. Nothing shocking there.
But now imagine it goes further. Your myAI updates in real time with your blood test results, what you’ve eaten, where you’ve been, how you’ve slept, and how you’ve trained. It knows when you’ve had too much caffeine, or if you’re low on magnesium. It knows your habits and patterns because it’s tracking them for you.
The data stays with you. You control it. You choose who gets access, and when.
This kind of AI could give you quick, clear access to the information that normally takes too long to find. And in an emergency? You could grant medical practitioners temporary access to key information — the kind of data that could save your life or help them make faster, more informed decisions.
It’s not about being tracked. It’s about being supported — by something built for you, not the algorithm.
AI that makes me better, not irrelevant
Now let’s talk about AI for designers.
No, I don’t want AI to create my work for me. I don’t want it to generate logos or layouts or try to guess what looks “cool.” That’s not help — that’s replacement.
What I do want is a personal AI assistant that stays up to date with legal standards and best practices. Things like the Privacy Act, WCAG accessibility guidelines, and ethical design frameworks. I want an AI tool that supports my work by highlighting areas where I can improve — not creatively, but structurally and responsibly.
For example:
“This form field might not meet accessibility standards for screen readers.”
“This layout could be improved for colour contrast and legibility.”
“This data collection method may breach new privacy regulations in your region.”
Give me guidance. Give me guardrails. Let AI handle the compliance, so I can focus on the craft.
The future of AI is personal and ethical
I don’t need AI to replace me. I want AI to respect me.
That means tools that are personalised, useful, and transparent — not mass-market shortcuts that try to fake creativity. We need AI systems that empower individuals, not just businesses looking to cut corners or jump on trends.
We can build a better future for AI. But only if we stop chasing hype, and start focusing on usefulness.
That’s the version of AI I want in my life.
Not as a replacement.
As a sidekick.