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Gabe Newell was an enthusiastic supporter of OpenAI in 2018, donating $20 million and even acting as the sole member of…Internal emails from the Musk v. Altman lawsuit reveal that Valve founder Gabe Newell was an early supporter of OpenAI, donating $20 million in 2018 and acting as an informal advisor. The emails also highlight Newell's interest in neuroscience and his attempts to arrange a SpaceX tour for Hideo Kojima.
Neuralink patient raiding in World of Warcraft after only 100 days of having the implant installed calls it 'pure magic… exploring Azeroth hands-free at full speed'A Neuralink trial participant, paralyzed below the neck, is now playing World of Warcraft hands-free using the company's brain-computer interface after only 100 days. The implant translates neural signals into digital commands, allowing the user to control a computer and explore Azeroth entirely through thought. This development highlights the potential of Neuralink's technology for individuals with severe disabilities and for controlling various devices.
A Petri Dish Full Of Human Brain Cells Just Learned How To Play DoomScientists at Cortical Labs have successfully trained lab-grown human brain cells to play the video game Doom. Using neuron-powered computer chips programmed with Python, an independent developer taught the brain cell cultures to interact with the game within a week. This advancement demonstrates the potential for biological systems to cope with complexity and real-time decision-making, moving closer to future bio-hybrid computing.