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Lecture summarized by Notion AI Overview The meeting was a demonstration of Apple Intelligence features on Mac computers, showcasing how AI is integrated into various Apple applications. The presenter walked through several key features and explained the requirements for using Apple Intelligence, including having macOS Sequoia and a Mac with at least an M1 chip . System Requirements macOS Sequoia (newest operating system) Mac with an M1 chip or newer (Apple silicon) ChatGPT integration can be enabled without requiring an account Email Features Apple Intelligence summarizes emails in the inbox without needing to open them Example: A 20-message family thread about travel vaccinations was condensed to "about travel vaccinations and insurance that should be considered " When replying to emails, AI suggests two response options: A positive/agreeable response An alternative response (disagreement or qualification) The system reads email content and generates c...

Lecture from August 21, 2025 summarized by Notion AI   Overview of AI on Smartphones The workshop explored various AI applications available on smartphones, with a focus on practical uses for everyday tasks. The instructor explained that AI has evolved from basic voice recognition to more sophisticated applications, and is now integrated into many smartphone features. While Apple's new " Apple Intelligence " requires iPhone 15 or newer devices with iOS 18 , many third-party AI applications work on older phones and across both iOS and Android platforms. Translation and Identification Apps Several AI-powered translation tools were demonstrated: Google Translate and Apple Translate both offer text, voice, and camera-based translation Camera translation allows users to point their phone at text in another language for instant translation These tools can be valuable for travelers, though accuracy isn't always perfect Identification apps highlighted included...

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