Merge Labs, co-founded by Sam Altman, raised 252 million dollars to develop ultrasound-based brain-c...
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Introduces a high-profile, Sam Altman-backed entrant into the BCI/Physical AI space with massive capital, signaling a new frontier for AI-human interaction hardware.
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Merge Labs, co-founded by Sam Altman, raised 252 million dollars to develop ultrasound-based brain-computer interfaces. Led by Bain Capital and OpenAI, this 850 million dollar startup aims to build high-bandwidth links between human brains and machines. By utilizing ultrasound, Merge seeks a scalable alternative to invasive implants to maximize ability. This funding signals that BCI is becoming the core hardware layer for future AI interaction. 🧠
