OpenAI Acquires Global Illumination to Accelerate Development of AI-Powered Creative Tools

OpenAI has acquired Global Illumination, a New York-based startup that uses AI to build creative tools, infrastructure, and digital experiences. The acquisition is OpenAI's first public acquisition, and it is a significant step in the company's efforts to develop more powerful and accessible AI tools for creators.

Global Illumination was founded in 2021 by Thomas Dimson, Taylor Gordon, and Joey Flynn, all of whom have extensive experience in the field of AI. The company's team has worked on a variety of projects, including the development of AI-powered tools for image editing, video editing, and game development.

OpenAI believes that Global Illumination's team and technologies will be essential to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. The company says that the acquisition will help it to accelerate the development of AI-powered creative tools that are more accessible and easier to use for everyone.

The acquisition of Global Illumination is a significant move by OpenAI, and it is a sign of the company's commitment to developing AI tools that can be used by everyone. The company says that it plans to continue to invest in AI research and development, and it expects to make more acquisitions in the future.