OpenAI buys Sky, an AI interface for Mac

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the creators of Sky, an AI interface for Mac. This acquisition is significant as it aims to integrate AI technology into everyday computing tasks.

On October 23, 2025, OpenAI revealed its acquisition of Software Applications, Inc., the company behind Sky, an AI-driven natural language interface for Mac computers. Sky is designed to assist users by seamlessly interacting with various applications, thereby enhancing productivity in tasks such as writing, planning, and coding. This acquisition is a pivotal move for OpenAI, aiming to integrate its AI technology into the daily lives of consumers and businesses that utilize Mac systems. The founders of Software Applications, Ari Weinstein and Conrad Kramer, previously co-founded Workflow, which was acquired by Apple and evolved into the Shortcuts feature. With Apple also advancing its AI capabilities, including an upcoming overhaul of Siri, the competitive landscape for AI applications on Mac is intensifying. The financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed, but it follows a successful funding round for Software Applications, which raised $6.5 million from notable investors, including OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman.