Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is in the Middle East negotiating with investors for a funding round that could reach at least $50 billion. His discussions include several prominent state-backed funds from Abu Dhabi.

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.