OpenAI Acquires Sky to Bring Smart AI Assistant to Mac Users

OpenAI acquired Software Applications, Inc. This company is building a special AI tool for Mac computers called "Sky." OpenAI announced the news on October 23, 2025. It’s OpenAI’s third acquisition so far in 2025. So, what does it mean to OpenAI? How is it different from the other acquisitions? Why should this matter to regular users? And more importantly, what special does it bring to the table? For all that, learn more. 

What Is Sky?

Sky is a smart AI assistant for Mac screens that helps you multitask like a pro. Here's what it does on Mac:

✅ It can see what’s on your screen (basically follows you everywhere on your Mac).

✅ It keeps a constant interaction with your apps.

✅ It helps you with writing, planning, coding, and much more.

✅ It understands normal language, meaning how you speak (just like how ChatGPT does).

You can say it's similar to new AI browsers like Atlas, Neon, and others. Not just giving answers like a typical AI, the tool takes action on your behalf, too. 

What Does It Mean to OpenAI?

OpenAI aims to make its AI tools a part of everyone's daily work life. Mac computers are famous among millions of working professionals.

Buying Sky gives OpenAI:

• A ready-to-go product specially designed for Mac.
• A talented AI team with a strong Apple background.
• To make AI more proactive, meaning not just responding but doing tasks for you and on your behalf. 

Who Created Sky?

Three famous big brains, who are Apple experts:

• Ari Weinstein (CEO)
• Conrad Kramer
• Kim Beverett

Here's a fun fact: Weinstein & Kramer together created Workflow, which Apple later acquired and turned into Shortcuts. It's one of the major Apple features today. 

The Business Details of the Acquisition

• The price of the deal has not been revealed yet.
• Sky’s creators earlier raised about $6.5 million from investors (including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman).

The acquisition was handled by:

• Nick Turley, Head of ChatGPT
• Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI
• Approved by OpenAI’s Board

Why Does This Matter to Regular Users?

In future, the users let Sky:

• Handle boring tasks for you, all in automatic mode.
• The tool can work efficiently inside apps, not just in your chats.
• Boost your productivity on Mac while being smooth and fast.

For instance, you can say in your natural language, "Clean up my desktop, cancel tomorrow's meetings and write a reply as I say in Mail."