OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs

Published: 8 hours ago (January 15, 2026 at 11:31 AM EST)

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Source: TechCrunch

Overview

OpenAI is participating in a $250 million seed round into Merge Labs, Sam Altman’s brain‑computer interface startup. The startup is valued at $850 million.

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