Sam Altman’s new startup wants to merge machines and humans
Sam Altman, the co-founder of OpenAI, is backing a new startup called Merge Labs that is developing brain implants, making it a direct competitor to Elon Musk's Neuralink. This move marks a new chapter in the ongoing rivalry between Altman and Musk in the field of artificial intelligence. Altman has long been interested in the idea of merging humans and machines, as evidenced by his 2017 blog post on "the merge." The new company, Merge Labs, aims to create brain-computer interfaces that could potentially enhance human capabilities and connect people with machines. This development suggests that the race to develop advanced brain-computer technologies is intensifying, with Altman and Musk now vying for a share of this emerging market.
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