Developer And Technical - AI news 2025-07-17

ChatGPT for Mac now doubles as an AI meeting assistant

cultofmac.com • Jul 17, 2025

ChatGPT for Mac can now record and transcribe your meetings. The feature, which went live in early June, is now rolling out to the Mac app. Besides me...

TL;DR

ChatGPT for Mac now allows recording and transcribing meetings, voice notes, and brainstorming sessions with superior natural language understanding.

Key Takeaways:

ChatGPT's record mode is available to Plus users globally in the macOS desktop app.
There's a limit of 120 minutes per recording session, and the app saves the transcription while discarding the recorded audio afterwards for privacy and security reasons.
Record mode is exclusive to macOS, and ChatGPT listens locally to the meeting without requiring permission from other participants, potentially violating recording laws in some countries.

ChatGPT Data Analysis : Turn Raw Data into Gold with the DIG Framework

geeky-gadgets.com • Jul 17, 2025

What if you could transform the way you analyze data in just 12 minutes? Picture this: a mountain of raw numbers and spreadsheets that once felt …...

TL;DR

The DIG framework simplifies data analysis into three clear steps, making it accessible and efficient for users of all skill levels, when paired with a tool like ChatGPT.

Key Takeaways:

The DIG framework (Description, Introspection, Goal Setting) simplifies data analysis into three clear steps, making it accessible and efficient for users.
The framework is particularly beneficial for non-technical users, offering accessibility, efficiency, and the ability to uncover trends, patterns, and gaps in data.
Best practices for effective data analysis include anticipating stakeholder needs, focusing on relevant data, validating AI outputs, and addressing data quality issues early in the process.