In 2024, users were relying on AI for tasks like generating ideas and looking up the answers to specific questions. Now, their relationship to AI has evolved, with users treating it less like a tool and more like a teammate. The more intentional you are about how you "cast" your AI assistant, the more value it can deliver — not just as a helper, but as a genuine extension of your thinking. For example, I created a scheduling and email assistant that helps me triage my inbox and prepare meeting follow-ups. Choose one recurring task — something low-lift but time-consuming — and assign it to your AI assistant.