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OpenAI Acquires Mac-Focused AI Startup to Enhance Desktop Integration

OpenAI has acquired AI startup Software Applications Inc., bringing aboard its entire team and Mac-integrated assistant Sky. The deal aims to accelerate OpenAI’s vision of embedding AI directly into daily computing tools, according to company statements.

OpenAI Expands Desktop AI Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Inc., the startup behind Sky, an AI assistant specifically designed for Mac computers, according to reports from the company. The acquisition includes all 12 members of the Software Applications team joining OpenAI, though financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Genspark AI Nears $200M Funding Round, Valuation Could Surpass $1 Billion

Artificial intelligence startup Genspark is in advanced talks to secure over $200 million in new funding, according to sources familiar with the matter. The funding round could more than double the company’s valuation to over $1 billion, signaling strong investor confidence in the AI agent space.

Substantial Funding Round in Progress

AI startup Genspark is reportedly in negotiations to raise over $200 million in a new funding round that would value the company at more than $1 billion, according to sources who spoke with Forbes. This development comes just months after the company closed a $100 million Series A round that valued the Palo Alto-based firm at $530 million, indicating rapid growth in investor confidence.

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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Atlas Browser to Transform Web Navigation with AI Integration

OpenAI has officially launched its AI-powered web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, bringing contextual ChatGPT integration to every browsing session. The browser features advanced memory capabilities and agent mode functionality, currently available to all users on macOS with other platforms coming soon.

OpenAI Enters Browser Market with AI-First Approach

OpenAI has officially launched its long-anticipated AI-powered web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, marking the company’s latest move to challenge established players in how users search and interact with the web. According to reports, the browser represents the evolution of a prototype search engine that OpenAI initially demonstrated in July 2024, now developed into a full-featured browsing experience that integrates ChatGPT directly into every tab.