Sources: OpenAI is preparing to back a Neuralink rival called Merge Labs, co-founded by Sam Altman, that aims to raise $250M at an $850M valuation (Financial Times)

Financial Times: Sources: OpenAI is preparing to back a Neuralink rival called Merge Labs, co-founded by Sam Altman, that aims to raise $250M at an $850M valuation  —  OpenAI in talks to invest in brain implant start-up that would compete with Musk's company  —  Ivan Levingston in London …

Aug 29, 2025 - 00:34
Sources: OpenAI is preparing to back a Neuralink rival called Merge Labs, co-founded by Sam Altman, that aims to raise $250M at an $850M valuation (Financial Times)
Financial Times: Sources: OpenAI is preparing to back a Neuralink rival called Merge Labs, co-founded by Sam Altman, that aims to raise $250M at an $850M valuation  —  OpenAI in talks to invest in brain implant start-up that would compete with Musk's company  —  Ivan Levingston in London …