OpenAI Acquires Glass Imaging for $300 Million
OpenAI has completed a $300 million acquisition of Glass Imaging, the camera startup founded by ex‑Apple engineers behind Portrait Mode.
OpenAI announced the acquisition of Glass Imaging, a smartphone camera maker valued at $300 million, according to a report from TechCrunch AI. The deal marks OpenAI's latest move into hardware and imaging technology.
Glass Imaging was founded by two former Apple engineers who previously led the team that developed Apple's Portrait Mode. Their expertise in computational photography is expected to complement OpenAI's AI-driven product strategy.
The purchase underscores OpenAI's interest in integrating advanced camera capabilities with its artificial‑intelligence platforms, potentially enabling new AI‑enhanced imaging features for mobile devices.
Details of the transaction, including any future product roadmap, have not been disclosed beyond the purchase price and the founders' background.
The acquisition was reported on September 14, 2026, and the source of the information is TechCrunch AI.
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