I connected my inbox to a place where I could leave instructions from my phone.
I call the assistant Hana. I had already been using AI with my inbox, but I did not always need another conversation at my computer. Sometimes I needed to leave a list of what required attention and return to the rest of my day.
Connecting it to Slack gave me a place to do that. I could leave instructions from my phone, and the routine could pick them up, find the relevant information, prepare the work, and send me an update in Slack.
When something could not be completed, it brought the problem back to me. I could respond with the missing information or make the decision it needed. With email, I reviewed the draft and sent it myself.
I presented this project at the end of my Applied AI course. I also shared what could go wrong, including ambiguous dates, tasks returning when I had not marked them complete, and the routine stopping when my computer slept. Those details helped me understand what needed checking.
How the pieces work together
- I leave the task in Slack.The instructions can come from my phone while I am away from my computer.
- Hana prepares the work.The routine reads the instructions and works within the permissions I have given it.
- I receive an update.I can see what was handled and what still needs information or a decision.
- I review and close the task.I check the work, send my own correspondence, and mark what is complete.
This describes my project at the time of the course. The connections you build will depend on your tools, permissions, and the task you choose.