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1 update · 1 appSeptember 15, 2026

OpenAI buys smartphone camera company

OpenAI reportedly bought Glass Imaging, a company specializing in smartphone camera tech, for $300 million. (reported by TechCrunch)

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OpenAI reportedly bought Glass Imaging, a company specializing in smartphone camera tech, for $300 million. (reported by TechCrunch)

OpenAI has reportedly acquired Glass Imaging, a startup created by former Apple engineers who helped develop the iPhone's popular Portrait Mode.

This move suggests OpenAI might be planning to build its own hardware or deeply integrate its AI with camera technology, potentially leading to smarter photo and video features in the future.

Original reportingOpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300 million, report says (reported by TechCrunch)Read original