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Learning Prompt Engineering from Apple.
Insights from exposed prompts
A couple of weeks ago, in a surprising turn of events, Apple inadvertently exposed the AI prompts powering its upcoming “Apple Intelligence” feature in the macOS 15.1 Developer Beta 1.
This rare glimpse into the inner workings of a trillion-dollar company’s AI strategy offers valuable lessons for anyone interested in prompt engineering. As AI becomes increasingly integral to our digital experiences, understanding how to effectively communicate with these systems is crucial. Let’s explore what we can learn from Apple’s approach and why these lessons matter for the future of AI interaction.
One thing to notice is that these prompts are developed by different people using different ‘standards’ I intentionally left all spelling mistakes and differences in formatting intact.
1. Balancing Clarity and Complexity in Prompts
One of the most striking aspects of Apple’s prompts is their apparent simplicity. Despite coming from a tech giant known for complex innovations, many of the prompts are straightforward and easily understandable. This approach…