Practical: AI & Business News Sky Joins OpenAI: The Future of Hands-Free Computing
Nov 1, 2025
OpenAI's acquisition of Sky aims to revolutionize hands-free computing by creating advanced digital co-workers. The podcast explores Sky's impressive demo, demonstrating its ability to perform desktop tasks like calendar management and messaging automation. Jaeden contrasts Sky's approach with Apple's slower AI rollout, debating the strategic implications of this acquisition. Discussions also touch on community reactions, privacy concerns, and the importance of deep integration with macOS, hinting at a future where AI assists more actively in our daily tasks.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Acquisition Aims To Put AI In The Desktop
- OpenAI acquired Sky to build natural language interfaces that act inside users' desktops.
- The goal is to make AI understand context, adapt to intent, and take action across apps.
Demo Shows Sky Acting On Screenshots
- Jaeden describes Sky demo where a floating assistant reads a screenshot, schedules a dinner, researches bars, and messages the group.
- The demo shows Sky taking control of Mac apps to complete multi-step tasks visually on-screen.
Don't Baby AI — Use A Dedicated Device
- Avoid relying on agents that require constant screen supervision for sensitive tasks.
- Instead, run automations on a dedicated device or monitor to prevent interruptions and reduce friction.