Merge Labs Targets Non-Surgical AI Integration With Molecular Brain-Computer Interface

Sam Altman’s brain-computer interface startup Merge Labs is pursuing a non-surgical approach to connect human minds with advanced AI, differentiating itself from competitors like Neuralink that rely on surgical implants.

The company, backed by $250 million in seed funding from OpenAI, is developing high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) using molecular methods and ultrasound-based signal transmission.

Merge Labs’ strategy centers on leveraging recent advancements in biotechnology, hardware, neuroscience, and computing. Founders stated: "Recent breakthroughs in biotechnology, hardware, neuroscience, and computing made by our team and others convince us that this is possible."

This contrasts with companies such as Neuralink, Synchron, and Blackrock Neurotech, which use electrodes implanted into or placed on the brain.

The startup positions itself as a research-focused entity, aiming to transition to product development if its non-surgical methods prove viable.

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