Machine Learning Street Talk Sky Now Part of OpenAI: The Future of AI Automation
Nov 1, 2025
OpenAI's new acquisition, Sky, is set to revolutionize productivity by automating nearly any computer process. Its deep integration promises to save users hours of manual work. The conversation explores how Sky performs desktop-level tasks like managing calendars and messages. There's an intriguing comparison with Apple's AI initiatives, examining Sky's unique approach. Additionally, the team behind Sky has a rich history, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest in the acquisition. Will this reshape the future of AI tools?
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Desktop-Level AI Controls Mac
- Sky provides a natural-language interface that can take actions across Mac apps and the desktop.
- That deep integration lets AI access calendars, screenshots, files, and native apps beyond browser-only agents.
Atlas Requires You To Watch Sensitive Tasks
- Jaeden runs Atlas on a separate monitor to auto-respond to podcast guest pitches while recording.
- Atlas treats some tasks as "sensitive" and requires the window to be in focus while it acts.
Demo Looks Like Atlas, But Deeper
- Sky's demos resemble Atlas but show more control over native Mac apps and workflows.
- The demo includes screenshot-driven actions like adding calendar events and messaging group chats.