# Investing in Merge Labs

DevFeed: [Investing in Merge Labs](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/investing-in-merge-labs-6520.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://openai.com/index/investing-in-merge-labs>)

Published: 2026-01-15T07:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [OpenAI News](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/openai-news.md>)

Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [OpenAI](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/openai.md>), [foundation-models](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/foundation-models.md>), [systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/systems.md>)

Tags: [artificial-intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/artificial-intelligence.md>), [devices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devices.md>), [foundation-models](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/foundation-models.md>), [global-affairs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/global-affairs.md>), [models](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/models.md>), [openai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/openai.md>), [products](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/products.md>), [research](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/research.md>)

## AI overview

OpenAI is participating in Merge Labs' seed round to support the development of brain computer interfaces that combine biology, devices, and artificial intelligence. The collaboration will focus on scientific foundation models and other frontier tools, with the goal of advancing safe, high-bandwidth interfaces that can interpret intent and adapt to individuals.

## Source excerpt

OpenAI is investing in Merge Labs to support new brain computer interfaces that bridge biological and artificial intelligence to maximize human ability, agency, and experience.