Yahya Alsharif

After KAUST Academy

Yahya joined MawHub as an AI Engineer Intern in September 2026 while studying at Umm Al-Qura University. Yahya also represented Saudi Arabia in Software Testing at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Summer project

Artificial Intelligence Specialization · Cohort 2026

OnKith: What Happens at Home, Stays at Home

A novel data-filtering mechanism designed to automatically detect and redact personal information from audio inputs before cloud processing occurs, which demonstrates the feasibility of masking private information without impeding the performance of AI Home Assistants. By ensuring that private conversations remain localized, this solution effectively mitigates the risk of external data leaks. Ultimately, this framework provides a practical safeguard tailored to support the privacy needs of organizations, academic faculties, and security-conscious end-users.

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