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OpenAI Drops 'io' Name Amid Legal Dispute with iyO

2/10/2026

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  • OpenAI will not use the name 'io' for its AI hardware devices, per a court filing by iyO.
  • OpenAI Vice President Peter Welinder confirmed the company will avoid using 'io' in product naming.
  • The first hardware device is expected to ship by February 2027, after earlier plans to unveil in 2026.
  • iyO alleges OpenAI executives tested its AI audio technology before acquiring Jony Ive’s startup.