Sam Altman's Brain Chip Venture Is Mulling Gene Therapy Approach (yahoo.com) 18
Sam Altman's brain-chip venture is exploring the idea of genetically altering brain cells to make better implants. "The company, which has been referred to as Merge Labs, is looking at an approach involving gene therapy that would modify brain cells," reports Bloomberg. "In addition, an ultrasound device would be implanted in the head that could detect and modulate activity in the modified cells." From the report: It's one of a handful of ideas and technologies the company has been exploring, they said. The venture is still in early stages and could evolve significantly. "We have not done that deal yet," Altman told journalists at a dinner Thursday in San Francisco, referring to a question about a brain-computer interface venture. "I would like us to." Altman said he wants to be able to think something and have ChatGPT respond to it. [...]
For years, researchers have been studying how to genetically change cells to make them respond to ultrasound, a field called sonogenetics. The idea Merge is considering to combine ultrasound with gene therapy could take years, some of the people said. Ultrasound has attracted significant attention recently as a possible brain therapy. Other companies are exploring the idea of using ultrasound transmitters outside the brain to massage brain tissue, with the goal of treating psychiatric conditions. That kind of technology has shown promise in research studies.
For years, researchers have been studying how to genetically change cells to make them respond to ultrasound, a field called sonogenetics. The idea Merge is considering to combine ultrasound with gene therapy could take years, some of the people said. Ultrasound has attracted significant attention recently as a possible brain therapy. Other companies are exploring the idea of using ultrasound transmitters outside the brain to massage brain tissue, with the goal of treating psychiatric conditions. That kind of technology has shown promise in research studies.
Merge Labs? (Score:4, Interesting)
More like Mengele Labs. Altman is apparently a BattleStar Gallactica fan, a brain interface isn't to help the patient, it's to help Sam Altman.
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Yep, and who exactly are they using to test these dystopian nightmares?
Brain donors. I hear it’s a black mirror crossover episode.
So, server farms of brains (Score:3)
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Anything Sam Altman does is to help Sam Altman.
ALTMANS SISTER MOLESTED! (Score:1)
Altman's own sister alleges molestation.
Don't take my word for it. Look it up!
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Well, you know the American question that is an answer to your comment - "If you're so smart, why ain't you rich as pres. Trump?"
Mmmm... (Score:2)
Mulled cyber.
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You've got terrible genes.
Strange Days (1995) (Score:2)
How appropriate.
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You Genics (Score:2)
Unfortunately, you'll now need to consume proprietary synthfood or you will die.
For an extra 90 billion credits per month, you can install the turbo intelligence mod. (Disclaimer: Deactivation may cause paralysis.)