OpenAI acquires Sky to bring Mac control to ChatGPT

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated (SAI), the company behind Sky, an AI-powered interface for Mac that enables users to control their devices through natural language commands. The acquisition positions OpenAI to integrate Sky’s macOS capabilities directly into ChatGPT, creating more seamless agentic experiences that could compete with Apple’s own AI-enhanced Shortcuts and emerging AI browsers like Perplexity’s Comet.

What you should know: Sky transforms how users interact with their Mac by eliminating the need for manual clicks and navigation.
• The application launched earlier this year and was developed by former Apple employees at Software Applications Incorporated.
• Sky can understand what users are viewing on their screen and take actions within apps on their behalf using conversational requests.
• When paired with ChatGPT, the integration promises to unlock new agentic experiences across a broader range of applications.

The big picture: This acquisition reflects OpenAI’s aggressive expansion strategy and the industry’s broader push toward seamless AI-human interactions.
• OpenAI has made multiple acquisitions in 2025, including Context.ai, Statsig, and notably iO, Jony Ive’s AI device startup.
• Bloomberg reports that OpenAI will bring on SAI’s team of about a dozen people, though financial terms weren’t disclosed.
• The move aligns with growing industry trends toward agentic AI browsers and more integrated AI experiences in everyday computing.

Competitive landscape: Sky enters a crowded field of AI-powered productivity tools vying for Mac users’ attention.
• Apple has enhanced its Shortcuts experience with Apple Intelligence models, enabling more advanced automation capabilities like AI-powered file organization.
• OpenAI recently released ChatGPT Atlas, its first AI browser that integrates ChatGPT assistance into every search and tab.
• Perplexity’s Comet represents another example of agentic AI browsers that seamlessly incorporate AI throughout the search journey.

What they’re saying: OpenAI executives emphasize their vision of making ChatGPT more actionable beyond simple responses.
• “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,” Turley added in the announcement.

Why this matters: The acquisition signals OpenAI’s intent to move beyond conversational AI into direct device control and automation, potentially transforming how users interact with their computers while setting up competition with both Apple’s native AI features and emerging AI browser platforms.