CONFIRMED: PHOTOROOM, THE AI IMAGE EDITOR, RAISED $43M AT A $500M VALUATION

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In its latest funding round, Photoroom, an AI-based photo-editing startup from Paris, has secured $43 million at a $500 million valuation. Unlike most startups, Photoroom is training its models from the ground up. This requires a lot of computing power and constant negotiation for image rights with agencies and creators. The company plans to use the funding to double its staff and continue investing in R&D and infrastructure.