OpenAI CEO Sam Altman raises $252 million for brain computer interface venture — but Merge Labs is still in an early research phase

Published: 13 hours ago (January 16, 2026 at 06:40 AM EST)

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OpenAI has signaled its intentions to become a major player in brain‑computer interfaces (BCIs) with a $252 million investment in Merge Labs.

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