Question about a tricky power build...

[TheManagement]

... let's say I want to build Powerarmor archtype, but I want the suit to have an artificial intelligence that scans communications, and can hack computers and the like.

Would I treat the AI as a minion?

[JDRook]

If you want it to be able to take commands and do things without your supervision, than yeah, an AI minion is probably the best way. If you just want a "software" AI, you can buy the minion as a Construct with no Stamina, Strength or Agility, so that it's immobile and non-manipulating, although it could still do things with various effect like Senses or Communications. You could build it into your suit, or have the actual server back at your HQ and use a 1p Comm Link to stay in touch, which is essentially what Jarvis was in the Iron Man films.