Latent Space AI OpenAI Buys Sky: The End of Manual Computer Tasks?
Nov 1, 2025
OpenAI's acquisition of Sky aims to bring automation into everyday tasks, potentially replacing repetitive manual work. The integration promises to enhance desktop convenience with seamless access to native apps and files. Jaeden highlights the comparison between Sky and OpenAI's Atlas agent, emphasizing the importance of direct system-level integration. Community reactions show skepticism, particularly around Apple's AI advancements. The conversation also touches on the team's impressive background and OpenAI's overarching vision for AI's role in productivity.
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AI That Acts Inside Your Desktop
- OpenAI bought Sky to embed an AI that
Watching AI Do Desktop Tasks
- Jaeden describes a Sky demo where the AI reads a screenshot and adds events, researches bars, and messages a group chat.
- He compares watching Sky do tasks to babysitting Atlas and questions the value of watching versus doing the task yourself.
Run Sensitive Automations Offscreen
- Avoid relying on agents that require constant screen supervision for sensitive tasks.
- Run automations on dedicated screens or machines to prevent workflow interruptions.