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MacVoices #26051: Live! – 25 years of Wikipedia and Where It Fits In An AI World

Feb 4, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary sparked a discussion of its evolution as a research tool and how it compares with AI systems. The discussion by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet explores academic attitudes toward Wikipedia, the need to teach responsible source verification, and how AI is reshaping classrooms and workplaces. The panel also debates whether AI truly boosts productivity and reacts to new ChatGPT subscription tiers that introduce ads.

MacVoices #25191: Joe Kissell Takes Control of DEVONthink 4 (1)

Jul 11, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Joe Kissell returns to introduce Take Control of DEVONthink 4, a deep guide to the powerful information management tool. He outlines new features like versioning, audit-proof databases, and enhanced PDF navigation, while also explaining the app’s new hybrid licensing model. The discussion highlights DEVONthink’s versatility for everything from paperless offices to academic research. (Part 1)

MacVoices #25148: Road to Macstock – Marty Jencius

May 27, 2025 | Events

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.