These ex-Apple employees are bringing AI to the desktop

Software Applications Incorporated, a startup founded by three ex-Apple employees, aims to bring generative AI to the desktop and push operating systems forward. The team is prototyping with large language models like OpenAI’s GPT and Meta’s Llama 2. Their goal is to recreate the flexibility and power of early computers from the ’80s and ’90s. The company’s website features a browser-based version of Mac OS 8, showcasing their love for PC nostalgia. They have raised $6.5 million in funding and plan to hire up to 10 employees. While Apple rarely continues acquired products as distinct entities, Software Applications hopes to take advantage of the open lane in the generative AI field. Their focus on the Mac platform and saving time on desktop interactions sets them apart from mobile-focused companies.