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A significant development is the revelation that OpenAI and Sam Altman are planning to invest $250 million into Merge Labs, a direct competitor to Elon Musk’s Neuralink. Valued at approximately $850 million, Merge Labs aims to push forward brain-machine interface technology, instantly adding a new layer of competition in Musk’s ambitious neural tech landscape. Musk’s reaction was a mixture of eye-rolling and strategic awareness, highlighting the intensifying rivalry within the AI and biotech sectors.
Meanwhile, Musk emphasizes the importance of trust in AI platforms, criticizing Grock for allowing false or defamatory statements to persist, thereby challenging the integrity of the platform. His focus remains on fostering more accurate AI-driven content moderation and transparency.