OpenAI Rival Merge Labs Valued at $850 Million in Brain-Computer Interface Race
Summary
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman's brain-computer interface startup Merge Labs raises $850 million, reportedly drawing interest from OpenAI as a potential Neuralink rival in the race to merge humans with AI.
Key Points
- Sam Altman co-founds brain-computer interface startup Merge Labs valued at $850 million.
- OpenAI's ventures team reportedly considers backing Merge Labs to compete with Elon Musk's Neuralink.
- Merge Labs aims to revolutionize human-technology interaction, potentially leading to 'the singularity'.