OpenAI buys the maker of Mac automation app Sky

OpenAI’s relentless push for progress took one other activate Thursday when the corporate stated it had bought Software program Purposes Integrated. The corporate is maybe best known for making Workflows. Apple purchased that iOS automation app in 2017 and turned it into Shortcuts.

This yr, although, Software program Purposes Integrated unveiled Sky, a brand new automation app for Mac. Given its concentrate on agentic AI — synthetic intelligence programs that perform actions in your behalf — it’s simple to see why OpenAI can be interested by scooping that up.

“Whether or not you’re chatting, writing, planning, or coding, Sky understands what’s in your display and might take motion utilizing your apps,” Software program Purposes said. “Now, we’re becoming a member of OpenAI to carry these capabilities to much more folks. We are able to’t wait to share extra.”

OpenAI plans to include “Sky’s deep macOS integration and product craft” into ChatGPT. All the Software program Purposes staff will be part of the corporate.

Apple has been engaged on integrating related options into a brand new model of Siri. The corporate first demoed these in 2024, however the overhauled Siri will not be anticipated to reach until spring 2026. Stories counsel that Apple desires the brand new Siri to carry out actions in third-party apps. OpenAI lately announced third-party app integration for ChatGPT.

Information of the acquisition comes simply days after OpenAI released ChatGPT Atlas, its first internet browser. The app is accessible on macOS now, and it’s coming to iOS, Android and Home windows quickly. OpenAI additionally bought AI-powered private investing app Roi earlier this month.