A: Hey there! Guess what? I just heard about this cool thing. OpenAI bought the makers of a new AI for Macs, called Sky. It's like having an assistant that works with you all day, whether you're writing, coding, or using apps.
B: Oh, really? What's so special about it?
A: Well, it can see what's on your screen and do things for you in your apps! It's like an AI browser but for your computer. Apple's been behind on AI, but they're planning to launch an improved Siri next year with AI smarts. Sky's team was the one that made Workflow, which became Shortcuts at Apple.
B: Wow! That sounds really handy. But isn't there a privacy concern since it can see your screen?
A: Yeah, it could be a concern for some people. Agentic AI is still new, and there are safety risks. It might take Apple time to make something comparable to Sky. The deal terms weren't revealed, but Sky had raised $6.5 million from investors before the acquisition. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, was one of them!
B: Interesting! I can't wait to see how this will change our everyday lives with computers. 😊
B: Oh, really? What's so special about it?
A: Well, it can see what's on your screen and do things for you in your apps! It's like an AI browser but for your computer. Apple's been behind on AI, but they're planning to launch an improved Siri next year with AI smarts. Sky's team was the one that made Workflow, which became Shortcuts at Apple.
B: Wow! That sounds really handy. But isn't there a privacy concern since it can see your screen?
A: Yeah, it could be a concern for some people. Agentic AI is still new, and there are safety risks. It might take Apple time to make something comparable to Sky. The deal terms weren't revealed, but Sky had raised $6.5 million from investors before the acquisition. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, was one of them!
B: Interesting! I can't wait to see how this will change our everyday lives with computers. 😊
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/23/openai-buys-sky-an-ai-interface-for-mac/#conversation
Date: Oct. 24, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-24
Created: 2025/10/24 08:42
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:34
Last Read: 2025/10/24 08:45