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‘Worst email I’ve ever received’: Jason Rugolo, founder of hardware startup suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hits back at CEO Sam Altman

  • June 25, 2025
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Hardware startup Iyo’s founder, Jason Rugolo, has strongly criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman amidst a trademark dispute over the name “io.” Rugolo alleges bad faith after OpenAI’s hardware venture announcement with Jony Ive. He describes Altman’s response as the “worst email” of his career. Iyo sued OpenAI for trademark infringement, securing a temporary restraining order.