OpenAI is investing in Merge Labs, a research lab focused on developing advanced brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that enhance human interaction with technology. Merge Labs aims to combine biology, AI, and device engineering to create safer, high-bandwidth interfaces that improve communication and learning.

OpenAI has invested in Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface startup led by CEO Sam Altman. The company aims to connect biological and artificial intelligence through noninvasive technology, differentiating itself from competitors like Neuralink. This investment further intertwines OpenAI's interests in AI and human enhancement.