just so folks don’t go rebuilding their systems in a panic, this “assistantd” message relates to the Dictation functionality – enabled on a laptop by hitting the “fn” key twice – that allows one to speak into an app like TextEdit and have it type what you speak. works pretty well actually.
What does it mean when Mac says Assistantd wants to use the login keychain?
This can happen if you or an administrator on your Mac changes your login password. The message “accountsd wants to use the login keychain” is an indication that those passwords are out of sync. Tip: Repair your disk permissions with a free tool!
Why does my Macbook Pro keep asking for keychain password?
Your keychain may be locked automatically if your computer has been inactive for a period of time or your user password and keychain password are out of sync.
