Sam Altman Invests in Brain-Computer Interface Startup to Challenge Elon Musk’s Neuralink

In a move that intensifies the already competitive landscape of AI, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has invested in Merge Labs, a startup focused on developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) aimed at competing with Elon Musk’s Neuralink. OpenAI’s venture arm is slated to invest heavily in Merge Labs, securing a $250 million funding round at an estimated $850 million valuation. This investment marks a significant step for Merge Labs, as it seeks to raise capital and accelerate the development of high-bandwidth brain implants designed to integrate human cognition with AI systems.