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Trademark Lawsuit Hits OpenAI Over Confusion With AI Earbud Startup

OpenAI and Jony Ive’s hardware startup io are facing a trademark lawsuit from iyO, a Google-backed company making custom-molded earpieces but here’s the twist: OpenAI says its upcoming device isn’t even meant for your ears. After pulling down promo materials due to a court order, OpenAI is pushing back, arguing there’s no infringement since their first product isn’t wearable at all. Despite meetings with iyO’s team (and a failed demo or two), OpenAI insists it was just doing market research. Meanwhile, iyO claims otherwise, pointing to emails about ear scans and pitches that went nowhere including an offer to sell the whole company for $200 million. For now, OpenAI’s mystery device remains under wraps, but one thing’s clear: this legal battle isn’t just about tech it’s about who gets to shape the future of it.

Did you know?

A robot lawyer defended its first case (kind of). In 2023, an AI-powered tool by DoNotPay was set to argue traffic cases in court via an earpiece. The plan was scrapped after legal pushback but yes, we almost had the first courtroom drama starring AI.

Grok Gets to Work: xAI’s Secret Weapon Might Be a Spreadsheet

Leaked code suggests xAI is quietly cooking up a powerful file editor for Grok complete with spreadsheet support that would let users talk to the AI while editing files in real time. Reverse engineer Nima Owji spotted the feature and called it out as a major leap toward AI-powered productivity. While xAI hasn’t confirmed the feature yet, it fits their recent moves: launching Grok Studio in April and unveiling Workspaces that blend chats and docs. The big difference? xAI might break free from ecosystem lock-in unlike Google’s Gemini Workspace, which plays only in Google’s sandbox. If this turns out to be real, it could be another step toward Elon Musk’s master plan to make X the Swiss Army knife of the internet with spreadsheets, chats, and maybe even payments all under one digital roof.

Quick Takes

• OpenAI Pulls Promo Amid Naming Dispute But the Deal’s Still On: OpenAI quietly removed a high-profile video featuring Sam Altman and Jony Ive due to a court order tied to a trademark complaint from rival startup iyO. While the branding is under legal fire, the $6.5 billion deal between OpenAI and Ive’s device startup remains intact, according to reports.

• AI Writing Tools Fall Flat on LinkedIn: LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky admits the platform’s AI post-polishing tool isn’t catching on, likely because users are extra cautious about what they share on a platform that doubles as their digital résumé. While AI skills are booming on profiles, it seems when it comes to posting, users would rather sound human than risk sounding too Copilot.

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