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

Source: TechCrunch | Published: January 15, 2026, 4:31 pm | Read Original

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

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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