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OpenAI Acquires Sky, Mac-Based Agentic AI Interface Startup
OpenAI has acquired Software Applications, Inc., creator of Sky, an unreleased AI-powered natural language interface for Mac computers that can view screens and take actions within apps. The startup was founded by former Apple engineers who previously created Workflow (now Shortcuts), and had raised $6.5 million from investors including Sam Altman. The acquisition represents OpenAI's strategic move to embed its technology into everyday consumer computing experiences on Mac platforms.
Skynet Chance (+0.04%): Agentic AI systems that can autonomously view screens and take actions across applications represent increased capability toward autonomous AI agents with broader environmental access and control, though safety concerns are noted as still being addressed in early-stage deployments.
Skynet Date (-1 days): The acquisition accelerates deployment of agentic AI into consumer environments by leveraging OpenAI's resources and distribution channels, moving autonomous AI agents closer to widespread adoption despite acknowledged safety risks.
AGI Progress (+0.03%): This acquisition demonstrates progress toward more general AI systems that can operate across multiple applications and contexts on a computer, understanding and manipulating diverse software environments rather than narrow task-specific tools.
AGI Date (-1 days): OpenAI's strategic acquisition of ready-built agentic interface technology and experienced engineering talent accelerates their path to deploying multi-modal, context-aware AI systems that operate autonomously across computing environments.