eAnne

eAnne is a fictional term created for illustrative purposes in discussions of personal data management and AI assistants. It is used as a thought experiment to explore how a personal digital companion might function in a privacy-conscious environment.

Origin and naming: The name combines the electronic prefix “e-” with a common given name, intended to suggest a personable, digital companion that users might interact with in daily life.

Concept and goals: In the hypothetical scenario, eAnne would be a privacy-focused AI assistant designed to help users manage communications, calendars, notes, and files across devices while emphasizing user control over data and consent. The concept emphasizes interoperability, user autonomy, and transparent data handling.

Architecture and features: The imagined system would support natural language interaction, end-to-end encryption for stored data, consent-based data sharing, and data portability. A modular architecture would allow offline operation with optional cloud syncing, enabling flexible deployment and resilience.

Usage and reception: Because eAnne is fictional, there is no official release history or market reception. It is commonly cited in academic and classroom contexts as a thought experiment to examine topics such as data ownership, interoperability, consent, and responsible AI design.

See also: Digital assistant, Personal data ownership, Privacy by design, Data portability.