Sam Altman’s new startup wants to merge machines and humans

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are set to become rivals not only in AI but also in brain-computer interfaces, as Altman and OpenAI are backing a new venture, Merge Labs, which focuses on developing brain implants that compete with Musk’s Neuralink. Altman has expressed interest in the integration of humans and machines for years, suggesting various forms of this “merge” on his blog.

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