Sky: Apple's AI Strategy, A Perfect Case Study in Failure

The Mac AI automation app Sky, created by the team behind Workflow and Shortcuts, shines a harsh light on Apple's massive failures in the AI space. The article questions why Apple failed to leverage its internal talent and why progress on AI integration and automation has been so slow. Sky cleverly bypasses Apple's standard automation APIs, inferring UI structure and content directly to deliver a seamless Mac experience – something Apple has consistently failed to achieve. The article suggests Apple's excessive focus on privacy and control may have cost them, ultimately using Sky's success as a benchmark highlighting Apple's disconnect from user needs.