Sam Altman's New Startup Aims to Merge Machines and Humans
Aug 13, 2025
Sources: https://www.theverge.com/news/758577/sam-altman-merge-labs-neuralink-rival, The Verge AI
Sam Altman's New Startup Aims to Merge Machines and Humans
Sam Altman is launching Merge Labs, a startup focused on brain-computer interfaces, positioning him as a rival to Elon Musk's Neuralink.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is reportedly backing a new venture called Merge Labs, which aims to develop brain-computer interfaces. This initiative places Altman in direct competition with Elon Musk’s Neuralink. The Financial Times has highlighted this development, indicating a shift in the landscape of technology focused on merging human cognition with machines.