Hard Fork AI OpenAI Buys Sky to Bring Full Computer Control to AI
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Nov 1, 2025 OpenAI has acquired Sky, a tool that gives AI control over your computer, potentially transforming computing as we know it. The podcast dives into Sky's capabilities, showcasing its ability to manage tasks across different applications with natural language commands. It discusses the team behind Sky, their Apple roots, and the competitive landscape against Apple's AI initiatives. The concept of direct computer control raises important questions about user oversight and privacy, making this a pivotal moment for AI integration in everyday tools.
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Desktop-Level AI Enables Deeper Integrations
- OpenAI acquired Sky to let AI take direct control of desktop apps and OS-level features on Macs.
- This goes beyond browser-based agents like Atlas by accessing calendars, files, screenshots, and native apps.
Watching AI Perform Desktop Tasks Feels Like Babysitting
- Jaeden describes a Sky demo that takes a screenshot, researches locations, updates calendars, and messages group chats for you.
- He compares watching Sky perform tasks to babysitting Atlas in the Atlas browser demo.
OS-Level Control Changes What AI Can Access
- Controlling a full computer gives AI access to private, native resources browsers can't reach reliably.
- That access enables richer automations but raises higher privacy and permission considerations.