815: Automation Update with Sal Soghoian

In this episode of Mac Power Users, David Sparks interviews Sal Soghoian, former Product Manager of Automation Technologies at Apple and current automation advocate at the Omni Group, about the evolution and current state of automation on the Mac platform. They discuss AppleScript's resurgence due to AI assistance, the potential of App Intents and Siri integration, and Omni Group's innovative use of Apple's onboard AI in OmniFocus for task management. Sal emphasizes the importance of community and incremental learning in mastering automation, while also highlighting the value of Omni Automation as a starting point for beginners. The conversation touches on the future of automation, the role of AI as a helper rather than a director, and the hardware advancements supporting AI capabilities on Apple devices.