Market2026-09-14

OpenAI has bought Glass Imaging, a startup working on higher quality smartphone cameras. The deal valued Glass Imaging above $300 million. It took place quietly in recent months. Glass Imaging was founded by former Apple employees. Its technology uses artificial intelligence to produce image quality comparable to a DSLR camera. Neither company has confirmed the purchase publicly. The account comes from people familiar with the matter, reported by The Wall Street Journal.

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Glass Imaging was an independent startup founded by former Apple employees.

  • valued above $300 million

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