OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, the developer of an AI interface for Mac called Sky, which allows users to interact using natural language for various tasks. All 12 members of the Software Applications team will join OpenAI, furthering the company's integration of AI into everyday tools. This acquisition is part of OpenAI's recent trend of strategic purchases to enhance its offerings.

OpenAI has reached an agreement to purchase the AI-assisted coding tool Windsurf for approximately $3 billion, as reported by Bloomberg News. The deal is still pending finalization, and both companies have refrained from commenting on the acquisition.

Jony Ive, the former Apple design chief, is taking on a significant position at OpenAI, where he will oversee various projects, including future iterations of ChatGPT and AI-powered devices. OpenAI is acquiring his startup, io, in a deal valued at $6.5 billion, marking a new chapter in the intersection of design and artificial intelligence.

Jony Ive will head OpenAI's design efforts following the $6.5 billion acquisition of his company. This move marks a significant shift in the intersection of artificial intelligence and design, aiming to enhance user experience in OpenAI's products.