OpenAI Acquires Sky, macOS AI App Built by Former Apple Engineers

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, the company behind Sky, a natural language interface for macOS. The deal aims to integrate Sky’s system-level AI capabilities into ChatGPT, allowing users to perform tasks directly through their computer interface.

According to OpenAI, the acquisition is part of its effort to make AI more accessible and actionable. “We’re building a future where ChatGPT doesn’t just respond to your prompts, it helps you get things done,” said Nick Turley, VP and head of ChatGPT. “Sky’s deep integration with the Mac accelerates our vision of bringing AI directly into the tools people use every day.”

Sky enables users to interact with their Mac through natural language, allowing the AI to understand what’s on the screen and act across different applications. The entire Sky team will join OpenAI to bring these features to ChatGPT.

The team behind Software Applications Incorporated has a strong background. The company was founded by former Apple employees who previously created the automation app Workflow, which Apple acquired in 2017 and later turned into the Shortcuts feature.

According to filings, Software Applications Incorporated raised around $6.5 million from investors, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman through a passive interest, Figma CEO Dylan Field, Context Ventures, and Stellation Capital.

Ari Weinstein, co-founder and CEO of Software Applications Incorporated, said, “We’ve always wanted computers to be more empowering, customisable, and intuitive. With LLMs, we can finally put the pieces together. That’s why we built Sky, an AI experience that floats over your desktop to help you think and create. We’re thrilled to join OpenAI to bring that vision to hundreds of millions of people.”

OpenAI said it will begin work on integrating Sky’s macOS capabilities into ChatGPT in the coming months.