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               Upcoming NMUG Presentation on Practical Uses of AI

   Adam Engst

   Generative AI is a big honking deal, a sea change on par with the
   Internet, Google search, and the iPhone. But awareness of this fact is
   still seeping into the collective consciousness, and it may be more
   challenging for many of us in the TidBITS community to recognize. We
   tend to be older and largely satisfied with our habits and workflows,
   not actively seeking new methods of learning and working. Plus,
   focusing on the Apple ecosystem, where Apple Intelligence is perceived
   by many as falling into the 'too little, too late' category, makes it
   even harder to internalize the impact.

   I'm far from being in the upcoming AI-native generation, but I have
   dedicated a significant amount of time, effort, and thought to
   exploring the role that AI can play in our lives. Some of my major
   articles on the topic include:
     * '[1]How to Identify Good Uses for Generative AI Chatbots and
       Artbots' (27 May 2024)
     * '[2]ChatGPT Proves Useful for Data Exploration' (20 January 2025)
     * '[3]Comparing Audio Transcription in Notes, Audio Hijack, and
       MacWhisper' (28 February 2025)
     * '[4]AI Answer Engines Are Worth Trying' (17 April 2025)

   On Wednesday, June 18, at 11:30 AM EDT, I'll be combining my insights
   from those articles and more in a free online presentation on the
   practical uses of AI for the[5]Naples MacFriends User Group(NMUG). To
   register for the talk and receive the Zoom connection details,[6]please
   fill out this form. I guarantee I won't subject you to a mangled homage
   to Gilbert & Sullivan this time.

References

   1. https://tidbits.com/2024/05/27/how-to-identify-good-uses-for-generative-ai-chatbots-and-artbots/
   2. https://tidbits.com/2025/01/20/chatgpt-proves-useful-for-data-exploration/
   3. https://tidbits.com/2025/02/28/comparing-audio-transcription-in-notes-audio-hijack-and-macwhisper/
   4. https://tidbits.com/2025/04/17/ai-answer-engines-are-worth-trying/
   5. https://naplesmug.com/
   6. https://naplesmug.com/tidbits/

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