With new acquisition, OpenAI signals plans to integrate deeper into the OS

Ars TechnicaCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Samuel Axon October 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM

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OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated (SAI), known for its work on Apple's Shortcuts and a macOS AI interface layer called Sky. The acquisition aims to integrate Sky’s context-aware technology into OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform. SAI co-founders Ari Weinstein, Conrad Kramer, and Kim Beverett will join OpenAI. Previously at Apple, the team developed automation tools like Workflows before leaving to create Sky, which uses Apple APIs and accessibility features to execute user commands across applications dynamically. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed.

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