OpenAI and Peter Thiel Just Joined a $45 Million Bet on a Brain Implant That Fights Cancer

OpenAI and Peter Thiel have joined a 45 million dollar investment in Coherence Neuro. The funding supports SOMA, a specialized brain implant designed to fight cancer, specifically targeting glioblastoma tumors. This significant financial backing from big tech companies and Founders Fund highlights a growing interest in neural implants for medical treatment. While the technology shows promise for treating brain tumors, the company is currently in the early stages of conducting necessary human trials.