OpenAI has scrubbed references to its partnership with Jony Ive's design firm, "io," after a legal spat with another company called iyO—yes, spelled differently—that makes earbuds. It’s a classic trademark tussle: one company claims the name is too close for comfort, and OpenAI decided to play it safe by pulling the mentions rather than risk a messy fight.

Editor’s Note: Trademark disputes like this might seem like corporate nitpicking, but they matter because names are valuable real estate in tech. If OpenAI ignored this, it could’ve led to confusion (or lawsuits) down the line. Plus, it’s a reminder that even big players like OpenAI have to navigate legal headaches when branding collides.