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Sam Altman Reportedly Launch Rival Brain-Chip Startup to Compete With Musk's Neuralink
The rivalry between Sam Altman and Elon Musk is about to get weirder. Until now, the two have been fighting over whose company has the most advanced AI models. But soon, they could be battling to prove who makes the best brain chip implants. The Financial Times reported, citing unnamed sources, that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is working on co-founding a new brain chip startup called Merge Labs. The company will develop what is known as a brain-computer interface (BCI). BCIs work by implanting tiny electrodes that can read neural signals in or near the brain. The primary goal of these devices is to allow humans to control digital devices with their thoughts. Merge Labs is reportedly raising funds at a valuation of $850 million, with most of the funding expected to come from OpenAI's Startup Fund, according to the Financial Times. Altman will help launch the company alongside Alex Blania, head of World ID, an eyeball-scanning digital ID startup also backed by OpenAI. While Altman will be a co-founder, he is not expected to be involved in its day-to-day operations. The new venture will go head-to-head with Elon Musk's brain chip startup Neuralink. Altman is reportedly betting that AI can give his chips an edge over existing competitors. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Gizmodo. The company's name appears to trace back to a 2017 post on Altman's personal blog. In it, he described 'the merge,' the year when humans and machines would merge into one. At the time, he noted that most predictions for this moment ranged from as early as 2025 to as late as 2075, but he argued it had already started with social media algorithms influencing how people think and feel. 'The merge can take a lot of forms: We could plug electrodes into our brains, or we could all just become really close friends with a chatbot,' Altman wrote. He added, 'Although the merge has already begun, it's going to get a lot weirder. We will be the first species ever to design our own descendants.' This year, in another post, Altman wrote about a 'Gentle Singularity,' suggesting that a breakthrough in 'true high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces' could be just over the horizon. Musk's Neuralink has a head start. Founded in 2016, it has already received approvals from health regulators in multiple countries to begin clinical trials. The company has implanted chips in at least three patients with spinal cord injuries or ALS. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has even granted the company breakthrough device designations for its tech aimed at helping people with speech and vision impairments. Musk and Altman co-founded OpenAI, but Musk left in 2018 after clashes with Altman ignited a rivalry between the two. Musk has since launched a competing AI startup, xAI, and sued to block OpenAI's efforts to become a for-profit company. Just this week, the two shot barbs back and forth on X over OpenAI's relationship with Apple and its prominent placement in the App Store.
Fox News
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- Fox News
Transform your tech setup with the best early Labor Day tech deals on Apple, Samsung, HP and more
There's always a new shiny piece of tech out there to try, but you don't always want to drop thousands to get it. Luckily, the lead up to Labor Day features huge sales on everything tech-related. We've rounded up the best tech deals on sale early as Labor Day approaches, from Apple Watches to HP laptops and Bose headphones. Whether you're a seasoned gadget guru or you're just looking to upgrade your trusty old laptop, you can save big with these deals. Both Samsung and Apple devices are currently on sale. Whether you want the latest Samsung phone or one of Apple's high-tech watches, we've lined up some of the best deals. Original price: $1,219.99 Users looking for Samsung's most lightweight option should look no further than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 200MP camera that captures videos and pictures in any setting. Even when taking images or videos in dark and noisy rooms, you can minimize unwanted sounds and use Night Video to fully capture what's around you. Also included with the S25 Edge are the same AI features in many of Samsung's latest releases. You get personalized insight into your schedule to help prepare for your day. Original price: $899.99 The Galaxy Z Flip7 offers a modern take on an old classic. Instead of dealing with an oversized phone, you can fold it in half to fit your phone into your pocket. Even when your phone is shut, you can customize your phone's screen, adding apps, widgets and shortcuts right from the FlexWindow. Although it's a small phone, it has a big battery and a fast processor. Get the Galaxy Z Flip7 on Samsung's site or on Amazon. Original price: $399 Apple's Series 10 Watch has up to 30% more screen area than previous generations. It's also designed to be lighter and more comfortable for long-term wear. iPhone users can easily pair the two devices and see notifications and alerts on their Watch. An Apple Watch Series 10 can also double as your personal health assistant, giving you the ability to take an ECG at any time and providing notifications when you have a high or low heart rate. When paired with the Workout app, the built-in fitness tracker can better plan your workouts and track their intensity. Divers and swimmers can even wear their watch during their favorite water activities. Original price: $249 The Apple Watch SE is the perfect fitness partner, providing insights into your health and fitness routines. You get alerted if you have an irregular heart rate, and the watch is water-resistant, so you can wear it while swimming. You can get even more metrics and ways to train when you connect to the Workout app. With your Apple Watch SE, you can seamlessly connect between your different Apple devices. This means you can send a text, take a call, listen to music and podcasts and use Siri. If you're ready to upgrade your headphones, there are some high-quality brands on sale at the moment. You can get Apple AirPods, Beats and other popular brands at a significant discount. Original price: $249 Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds feature pro-level noise cancellation, adaptive audio, transparency mode and personalized spatial audio. The headphones offer a scientifically validated hearing test and clinical-grade hearing aid capability. You can also grab these earbuds on sale for $169 at Walmart. Original price: $349.99 Do you prefer over-the-ear headphones? These Beats Studio Pro headphones offer a high-end sound. When you still want to hear some background noise, you can activate the Ambient Noise feature so you can be more aware. The one-touch pairing feature allows you to seamlessly connect your headphones to your Apple or Android devices. Original price: $149.95 The JBL Tune 770NC headphones deliver strong bass, long battery life and decent adaptive noise cancellation. You get up to 44 hours of playback with ANC enabled, and a remarkable 70 hours with ANC turned off. You can also download the free JBL Headphones App and adjust the sound to your liking. Original price: $299 Bose Ultra Open earbuds allow you to hear the world around you while still privately enjoying your favorite music, podcasts and audiobooks. They have Bose's immersive audio built in that helps you feel more connected to what you're listening to. Designed to fit comfortably, the flexible joint and hook-like shape keep the earbuds in place for hours. Acoustic mesh makes the earbuds waterproof, so they're ideal for runners and athletes. Bose also has Ultra Open earbuds on sale in a variety of gorgeous colors. Tablets give you more freedom than desktops or laptops, making it easier to work on the go and get schoolwork done anywhere. Here are a few tablets currently on sale. Original price: $349 The latest version of Apple's latest iPad is one of the more affordable, high-tech tablets out there, perfect for email, social media and watching all your favorite TV shows and movies. The retina 11-inch display is sharp, bright and can even adjust depending on the light around you. There are several versions with different storage capacities, although the base 128 GB will be enough for most people. An artist's dream, the iPad has a compatible Apple Pencil that makes drawing ultra-realistic, and it can even recognize your handwriting. The magic keyboard folio turns your iPad into a fully functioning laptop and detaches and attaches with a simple click. To protect your iPad, a hard-cover iPad case and a screen protector are a must. They'll prevent cracks and scratches from everyday wear and tear. Original price: $1,299 Apple's iPad Pro 13-inch is the thinnest, most lightweight model yet and the top of Apple's iPad range. The iPad is powered by Apple's M4 chip, one of Apple's most advanced chips that helps with processing speeds. Paired with the extra-long battery life, you can do everything you'd do on a laptop, just with more mobility. Whether you work from home or have a kid heading off to college, you could use a good deal on a new laptop. We've lined up some options from popular brands like Apple, HP and Microsoft. Original price: $1,198 The Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13.6-inch laptop is powered by Apple's new M4 chip, which offers enhanced performance and efficiency. The M4 chip makes the laptop run faster and provides more fluidity for tasks like navigating between different apps, editing videos or gaming. You get up to 18 hours of battery life, and this model has 16GB of unified memory and three years of AppleCare. Original price: $599.99 This HP Chromebook Plus runs Google's Chromebook software, making it simple to use. The touchscreen can be flipped over to turn the laptop into a tablet or a TV-style screen. It's more than fast enough for most users, and you'll get regular software updates from Google, along with a host of AI features built in. Original price: $1,199.99 The Microsoft Surface Pro is a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet hybrid with impressive AI capabilities. The Surface Pro Flex Keyboard attaches and detaches with a simple click, making it easy to switch from laptop to tablet in seconds. You get a 14-hour battery life and fast charging. Copilot, the AI system, provides real-time subtitles for 44 different languages, and it automatically improves your lighting and cancels out noise when you're on calls. For more deals, visit Original price: $399.99 The Lenovo IdeaPad is a no-frills laptop with a few impressive features. The two Dolby Audio speakers deliver high-quality sound. Plus, the Celeron Intel processor helps you multitask with multiscreen modes, making it easy to take calls or watch shows without stopping your work. Other features like Flip to Start and Smart Noise Cancelling make using this laptop convenient.
CNBC
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- CNBC
Crypto exchange Bullish set to debut on NYSE: Here's what to know
CNBC's Tanaya Macheel joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Bullish's IPO, trends in tokenization, and much more.
