OpenAI Acquires Smartphone Camera Maker Glass Imaging
Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has acquired Glass Imaging, a developer of smartphone camera technologies, for over 300 million dollars.
Continuing its investments in the field of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has acquired smartphone camera manufacturer Glass Imaging in a deal exceeding 300 million dollars, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Company Founding and Background
Headquartered in Los Altos, California, and founded in 2019, Glass Imaging had raised approximately 30 million dollars in funding from investors.
Project by Former Apple Engineers
The company was co-founded by former Apple engineers Ziv Attar and Tom Bishop, who previously led the team that developed Apple's Portrait Mode.
AI-Powered Camera Technology
Glass Imaging utilizes neural networks rather than post-processing to overcome the physical size limitations of smartphone cameras.
New Steps in the Hardware Sector
Allegations remain on the agenda that ChatGPT maker OpenAI is developing its own hardware, such as smartphones, headphones, and AI companion devices.