Tim Berners-Lee Introduces AI Assistant 'Charlie' to Protect User Data
Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, has introduced an AI assistant named Charlie, designed to prioritize user privacy and data protection. Unlike other AI assistants like Siri or Alexa, which are owned by major tech companies, Charlie is developed to serve individual users by acting as a gatekeeper for their personal data. The AI assistant ensures that any data shared with large language models (LLMs) is first obfuscated, protecting user identity and privacy. Charlie is being rolled out with the help of Inrupt, Berners-Lee's company, and is expected to be integrated into banking systems initially, with plans for broader application on personal devices in the future. 
