Aquired AI Sky Becomes OpenAI’s Most Advanced Computer Controller
Nov 1, 2025
OpenAI's acquisition of Sky marks a significant leap toward AI-driven computing. Sky acts as a natural language interface, allowing users to execute tasks effortlessly through commands. The podcast dives into Sky's impressive capabilities, such as desktop automation and integration with Mac systems. It also raises ethical questions about user oversight and potential conflicts of interest due to Sam Altman's involvement. Overall, Sky represents a bold vision for AI agents that enhance productivity and streamline user experience.
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Interfaces Unlock AI’s Value
- OpenAI acquired Sky to build interfaces that unlock AI through context-aware, adaptive UIs.
- The move signals a shift from pure model progress to embedding AI directly into everyday tools.
Watching Sky Do Tasks On Mac
- Jaeden describes Sky's demo where a Mac widget reads a screenshot and then adds events and messages people.
- The demo shows the assistant taking visible, step-by-step control of native Mac apps to complete tasks.
Keep Sensitive Agent Tasks Visible
- When using agents that perform sensitive actions, keep them in view to satisfy current safety prompts and controls.
- Arrange multiple monitors or a dedicated session so background automation can still be supervised effectively.