OpenAI has removed a promotional video that showcased the friendship between CEO Sam Altman and renowned designer Jony Ive following a trademark lawsuit against its device startup io. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the deal remains intact, emphasizing no dissolution. A judge issued a restraining order aimed at preventing consumer confusion stemming from the promotional materials. Until further legal clarity, some of the content remains available on X, while OpenAI did not comment directly on the situation.
OpenAI's video promoting the friendship between CEO Sam Altman and designer Jony Ive has been pulled, not due to the deal's dissolution, but a restraining order.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that despite the video removal, the acquisition deal between OpenAI and Ive's startup io is on track and intact.
A trademark lawsuit from AI device maker IYO has led to the judge issuing a restraining order, suggesting OpenAI's promotional material may cause consumer confusion.
The future of Ive's design work at OpenAI appears secure, despite legal challenges regarding the branding and the io name.
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