MacVoices #25148: Road to Macstock - Marty Jencius

The latest Road to Macstock Conference and Expo digs into AI and a presentation by Marty Jencius that will that focuses on Apple Intelligence and the practical integration of AI in education and productivity workflows. Drawing from his experience as an educator and technologist, Marty discusses how AI tools like ChatGPT can be tailored for better, safer results by feeding them curated, domain-specific content. He emphasizes the shift from one-off prompts to ongoing dialogue with AIs and highlights the importance of adapting teaching models to incorporate these evolving tools.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:08 Road to Macstock Begins
02:17 The Thrill of Attendance
02:44 Marty's Journey to the Stage
05:02 AI in Focus
07:19 Engaging with Apple Intelligence
09:19 Conversations with AI
10:30 Enhancing Your AI Experience
12:41 The Future of AI
17:01 AI's Impact on Education
19:31 Embracing AI in Work
20:04 Additional Resources for Attendees
23:05 Researching with AI
26:58 Wrapping Up
28:34 Where to Find Marty
29:12 Preparing for the Conference

Links:

Macstock Conference and Expo

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Guests:

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology