OpenAI buys AI startup that built interface for Apple computers

Company Acquisition - OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, a company that developed an AI interface for Apple computers, with all 12 team members joining OpenAI [1][3] - The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed [1] Product Overview - Software Applications' product, Sky, allows Mac users to interact using natural language for tasks such as writing, coding, and planning [2] - Sky can perform actions through applications and understands the user's screen content, enhancing user experience [2] Funding and Recent Acquisitions - Software Applications was founded in 2023 and launched Sky in May, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman participating in a $6.5 million seed funding round [3] - OpenAI has been actively acquiring companies, including Statsig for $1.1 billion and Jony Ive's AI devices startup io for over $6 billion [3]