OpenAI, cofounder Sam Altman to take on Neuralink with new startup

Sam Altman, the cofounder of OpenAI, is launching a new startup that aims to develop "high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces." This announcement comes as a challenge to Elon Musk's Neuralink, which has been working on similar technology. Altman's new venture, which is yet to be named, will focus on creating devices that can seamlessly connect the human brain to computers. This technology could potentially enable users to control digital devices with their thoughts, as well as receive information directly into their brains. The startup has already secured significant funding, with Altman stating that the initial round was oversubscribed. The company plans to hire top talent from various fields, including neuroscience, engineering, and hardware design, to drive its ambitious goals. While the details of the technology are still largely unknown, Altman's involvement and the potential implications of brain-computer interfaces have generated significant interest and speculation within the tech community.