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OpenAI acquires AI camera startup Glass Imaging in $300M+ deal

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OpenAI has acquired Glass Imaging, a startup developing AI-powered smartphone camera technology, in a deal valuing the company at over $300 million, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. Glass Imaging, founded by former Apple employees, was valued at roughly $100 million last year.

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    Sources: OpenAI bought Glass Imaging, which is developing AI-powered smartphone camera tech, in a deal valuing it at $300M+; it was valued at ~$100M last year (Wall Street Journal)

    Wall Street Journal : Sources: OpenAI bought Glass Imaging, which is developing AI-powered smartphone camera tech, in a deal valuing it at $300M+; it was valued at ~$100M last year — Glass Imaging, valued above $300 million in deal, was founded by former Apple employees — OpenAI quietly bought …

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