{"id":179401,"date":"2025-10-25T01:49:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T01:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/openai-has-acquired-a-software-called-sky-and-the-one-at-a-disadvantage-in-this-situation-is-apple\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T01:49:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T01:49:36","slug":"openai-has-acquired-a-software-called-sky-and-the-one-at-a-disadvantage-in-this-situation-is-apple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/openai-has-acquired-a-software-called-sky-and-the-one-at-a-disadvantage-in-this-situation-is-apple\/","title":{"rendered":"OpenAI has acquired a software called Sky, and the one at a disadvantage in this situation is Apple."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<h2>OpenAI Acquires Sky: A New Era in AI Integration for macOS<\/h2>\n<p>OpenAI has made headlines recently by acquiring <strong>Sky<\/strong>, an AI application designed for macOS that had not yet been launched on the market. The creators behind this innovative application, <strong>Ari Weinstein<\/strong> and <strong>Conrad Kramer<\/strong>, are no strangers to the tech world, having previously developed <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.applesfera.com\/aplicaciones-ios\/apple-compra-workflow-la-app-que-amamos-para-potenciar-ios\" target=\"_blank\">Workflow<\/a>, the automation app that Apple bought in 2017 and transformed into the Shortcuts feature.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 1 --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong>: The acquisition signifies that three experienced individuals with extensive backgrounds at Apple believe they can contribute more effectively by creating outside the company rather than within. This dynamic shift in strategy could redefine the landscape of AI on macOS.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 2 --><\/p>\n<p>OpenAI&#8217;s aim with this acquisition is clear: they plan to integrate <strong>ChatGPT<\/strong> into Apple&#8217;s operating system, setting the stage for enhanced user experiences and capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Vision<\/strong>: Sky had an ambitious roadmap, promising to redefine the role of AI by 2025:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An AI that seamlessly integrates into your workspace.<\/li>\n<li>A system that understands your tasks and context.<\/li>\n<li>An assistant capable of perceiving what is displayed on your screen.<\/li>\n<li>A tool that executes complex actions through simple, natural language instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sky exemplifies the ultimate vision of AI-assisted computing.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-asset article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"desvio-container\">\n<div class=\"desvio\">\n<div class=\"desvio-figure js-desvio-figure\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>The Team Behind Sky<\/strong>: The third co-founder, <strong>Kim Beverett<\/strong>, also hails from Apple, bringing nearly a decade of experience in pivotal roles involving Safari, WebKit, privacy, and various messaging services. Their concentration on product development and intimate knowledge of macOS puts them in a unique position to drive innovation. They departed Apple in August 2023, and less than two years later, OpenAI secured their expertise.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 4 --><\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just any startup. It\u2019s a project built by experts familiar with every facet of macOS\u2014individuals who comprehend the operating system&#8217;s full capabilities. They opted for the freedom to innovate beyond Apple&#8217;s corporate structure.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 5 --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Acquisition<\/strong>: OpenAI&#8217;s motivations behind buying Sky extend beyond mere technology; they are primarily investing in talent. The addition of twelve experienced team members is aimed at expediting &#8220;deep integration with macOS,&#8221; according to ChatGPT\u2019s vice president. These individuals were trained within Apple, providing OpenAI a unique perspective regarding what to build.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 6 --><\/p>\n<p>For months, Apple has been touting plans to enhance Siri and elevate its internal capabilities. However, so far, users have only witnessed inconsistent developments and subdued offerings. As Apple slowly navigates through its challenges:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OpenAI has launched <strong>Atlas<\/strong>, a browser enriched with ChatGPT integration.<\/li>\n<li>They now own Sky, which allows for a similar integration tailored for macOS using experienced professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apple is finding itself outmaneuvered in its own territory. It\u2019s worth noting that Jony Ive, a pivotal figure in Apple&#8217;s design history, left the company in 2019 and is currently partnering with OpenAI to develop an AI-centric device, heavily backed by SoftBank and Sam Altman.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 7 --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cultural Slowdown<\/strong>: Apple faces a critical issue: its operational pace appears lethargic. While privacy remains a strong brand differentiator, the company may risk being sidelined in the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI. The talent cultivated within Apple is choosing to leave because the internal environment does not support swift innovation, a crucial need in today&#8217;s tech-driven world.<\/p>\n<p>Sky is expected to emerge as either a standalone OpenAI product or as an extension of the ChatGPT desktop application. Whichever route it takes, it will symbolize a product of deep expertise, visionary thinking, and the liberty to operate without bureaucratic hindrances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Road Ahead for Apple<\/strong>: The tech giant must urgently prioritize speed, ambition, and a willingness to take calculated risks. Because in the world of AI, waiting too long can mean losing out on the next big leap forward.<\/p>\n<p>As the market evolves, the lessons learned from this acquisition may guide other companies in recognizing the importance of nurturing talent and fostering an environment conducive to rapid innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OpenAI Acquires Sky: A New Era in AI Integration for macOS OpenAI has made headlines recently by acquiring Sky, an AI application designed for macOS that had not yet been launched on the market. The creators behind this innovative application, Ari Weinstein and Conrad Kramer, are no strangers to the tech world, having previously developed [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":179402,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36399],"tags":[21370,5816,1152,35052,18785,1418,6955,37056],"class_list":["post-179401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology","tag-acquired","tag-apple","tag-called","tag-disadvantage","tag-openai","tag-situation","tag-sky","tag-software"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179401","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=179401"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179401\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/179402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179401"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=179401"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179401"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}