- The financial details related to this acquisition remain undisclosed
- The team of Software Applications Inc. will migrate to OpenAI
- OpenAI is now working to integrate Sky’s capabilities into ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced the acquisition of Software Applications Incorporated, the AI firm that designs the ‘Sky’ large language model (LLM) for Apple’s Mac-lineup. The move will essentially aimed at loading up ChatGPT with Sky’s deep macOS integration and product craft.
The Sky LLM acts as a desktop assistant. It is capable of “understanding the screen” and help users write, plan, code, or manage the schedule. With this acquisition, OpenAI aims to give ChatGPT similar abilities to enable it to work alongside the users.
“We’re building a future where ChatGPT doesn’t just respond to your prompts, it helps you get things done. Sky’s deep integration with the Mac accelerates our vision of bringing AI directly into the tools people use every day,” said Nick Turley, the VP and Head of ChatGPT commenting on the development.
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The financial details involved in this purchase remain undisclosed for now. Moving forward, the team of Software Applications Inc. will migrate to OpenAI.
“We’ve always wanted computers to be more empowering, customizable, and intuitive. With LLMs, we can finally put the pieces together. That’s why we built Sky, an AI experience that floats over your desktop to help you think and create. We’re thrilled to join OpenAI,” said Ari Weinstein, Co-Founder and CEO, Software Applications Incorporated.
OpenAI is now working to integrate Sky’s capabilities into ChatGPT.
The development, for OpenAI, comes just days after it launched its first web browser dubbed Atlas. The platforms comes with built-in memory as well as an internally integrated ChatGPT support.
