OpenAI purchases Sky, an AI interface on Mac
OpenAI””https://openai.com/index/openai-acquires-software-applications-incorporated/”” rel=””nofollow” “> It was announced that on Thursday, it had acquired Software Applications, Inc., makers of a Mac-based AI-powered natural interface called Sky.
This software product, which was not released to the public yet, is designed to work with you as you use computer apps, write, plan, code, and more. Sky is similar to AI browsers in that it can see what you’re doing on your screen and perform actions for you.
This move is a major step in integrating OpenAI’s technology within the everyday lives of consumers and businesses that run on Mac.
We’ve always wanted computers that are more customizable, intuitive, and empowering. We can finally put all the pieces together with LLMs. Sky is an AI experience which floats above your desktop and helps you to think and create. We’re excited to join OpenAI in order to bring this vision to hundreds and millions of people,” Software Applications CEO Ari Weinstein, co-founder of Software Applications, said in a press release.
It is worth noting that the team behind Sky made another notable exit before this.
Weinstein and Conrad Kramer (19459030) and his co-founders founded Workflow, a technology that they sold to Apple. Shortcuts is the result. Both worked at Apple for several more years before leaving in August 2023 to start Software Applications. Sky’s third founder and COO. Kim Beverett (19459030) was a senior product and program manager at Apple. She spent almost 10 years working with technology such as Safari, WebKit and Privacy.
Apple is expected to launch a revamped Siri next year with AI intelligence. Apple has already released other features that utilize its AI tech, known as Apple Intelligence. These include writing helpers and live translation, image creation and visual search. It’s also collaborating with OpenAI to send queries that Siri cannot answer to ChatGPT. Apple Intelligence is available on all platforms, including Mac.October 27-29, 2025
In addition, Apple offers a Foundation Models framework that provides access to local AI models, allowing developers to build AI into their apps directly.
Apple’s AI service is centered around privacy, so an agentic system which views your screen and acts on your behalf may raise concerns among its more security-conscious customers. Agentic AI has only just begun, and recent reviews have indicated that it is not yet ready for prime time. AI browsers pose a number of security risks . Apple may take some time to launch an AI system similar to Sky.
The deal terms for OpenAI’s acquisition were not revealed. However, Sky’s maker raised $6.5 million in funding from investors including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Figma CEO Dylan Field. PitchbookOpenAI disclosed Altman’s passive interest in the startup via an investment fund.
OpenAI’s board approved the deal, which was led by OpenAI CEO of Applications Fidji SIMO and Head of ChatGPT Nick Turley.
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