OpenAI has announced its acquisition of Software Applications Incorporated, the company behind Sky, a natural language interface for macOS. The move reflects OpenAI’s goal of making AI not just conversational but deeply integrated into everyday desktop experiences.
Sky lets users control their Mac using plain English, performing tasks like writing, coding, and managing schedules by understanding what is on the screen. The app works like a personal assistant that floats above macOS, bridging the gap between human intent and software. OpenAI plans to bring that level of contextual awareness into ChatGPT, allowing its AI to interact directly with what users are doing on their computers.
Nick Turley, OpenAI’s VP and Head of ChatGPT, said, “We’re building a future where ChatGPT doesn’t just respond to your prompts, it helps you get things done. Sky’s deep integration with the Mac accelerates our vision of bringing AI directly into the tools people use every day.”
Ari Weinstein, co-founder and CEO of Software Applications Incorporated, added, “We’ve always wanted computers to be more empowering, customizable, 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.”
All members of the Sky team will join OpenAI. The company confirmed that the acquisition was approved by its independent Transaction and Audit Committees. A fund associated with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman held a passive investment in Software Applications Incorporated, a detail disclosed as part of the announcement.
If OpenAI succeeds in merging Sky’s capabilities into ChatGPT, users could soon experience AI that doesn’t just answer questions but actively participates in their work on macOS.
