OpenAI Pulls ‘io’ Mentions After Trademark Clash with iyO

OpenAI’s massive $6.5 billion partnership with Jony Ive’s hardware venture has run into legal trouble — not because of tech issues, but over a naming dispute. A trademark complaint from hearing-aid startup iyO led to a court order, forcing OpenAI to remove all references to “io” from its website and social media. The company insists the deal remains active as it considers next legal steps.

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UK Pumps £250M into Greener Air Travel Tech

The UK’s dropping £250M ($340M) into clean aviation tech — think hydrogen fuel systems, fuel cells, and lighter materials. Big names like Airbus and Rolls-Royce are on board, plus smaller startups. Goal? Zero-emission flights and a stronger aerospace game. Bonus: jobs and innovation boost incoming.

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Meta AI App Accidentally Exposes Private Prompts Publicly

Meta’s AI app is turning private chats—some bizarre, some criminal—into public posts without clear warnings. From tax questions to rashes and personal data, users are unknowingly airing everything. It’s quickly becoming a privacy disaster, and Meta’s silence isn’t helping. With just 6.5M downloads, it’s more viral mess than innovation.

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India’s Andhra Pradesh Govt, Nvidia Join Hands to Launch AI University in Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh has teamed up with Nvidia to launch an AI university in Amaravati, aiming to train 10,000 engineering students and support 500 AI startups over two years. The MoU, signed by IT Minister Nara Lokesh, includes AI curriculum development, faculty training, computing infrastructure, and startup aid via Nvidia Inception. This move aligns with India’s broader AI education push—like IIT Madras offering free AI courses on SWAYAM and Symbiosis launching AI-focused degrees from July 2025.

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Anthropic Names National Security Expert to Its Governing Trust

Just after unveiling new AI models for U.S. defense use, Anthropic named Richard Fontaine—ex-adviser to Sen. McCain—to its long-term benefit trust. The trust helps steer the company’s ethical path, prioritizing safety over profits. CEO Dario Amodei says Fontaine’s security expertise comes at a key moment as AI and defense increasingly overlap. Anthropic, like OpenAI and Google, is eyeing deeper national security ties.

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Trump Accelerates Supersonic Travel with Series of Aviation-Focused Executive Orders

President Trump has signed an executive order ending the 52-year ban on supersonic flights over U.S. soil. The move clears the path for faster-than-sound travel—like Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 jet—as long as no audible sonic boom hits the ground. Trump also issued orders boosting drones and eVTOLs. Boom’s CEO celebrated the news, saying, “The sound barrier was never physical—it was regulatory.”

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Starlink Gets DoT Nod to Launch Satellite Internet in India

Elon Musk’s Starlink has secured a GMPCS license from India’s DoT, moving it closer to launching satellite internet services in the country. The company must now meet spectrum compliance and security norms within six months. It awaits IN-SPACe approval next. Starlink joins OneWeb and Jio in India’s satcom space, with pricing likely to impact adoption.

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U.S. Court Denies Apple Stay, Forces Change in App Store Payment Rules

A U.S. court denied Apple’s request to block a ruling that requires the company to stop charging developers for payments made outside the App Store. The decision could cost Apple revenue, as developers can now link to external payment systems. Apple disagreed but will continue its appeal. The ruling follows a victory for Epic Games, allowing developers to bypass Apple’s payment system.

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Wise to Shift Primary Listing to U.S., Snubbing London Stock Exchange

British fintech firm Wise is moving its main stock listing to the U.S., while keeping a secondary listing in London. The move comes as a blow to the LSE, which has struggled to attract major tech IPOs. Wise shares jumped 11% after the news. The firm was first listed in London in 2021.

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WazirX Restructuring Blocked by Singapore Court Amid Post-Hack Recovery

WazirX’s restructuring plan was rejected by Singapore’s High Court following its $234.9M crypto heist. The firm intends to relocate its cryptocurrency operations to Zensui Corporation, based in Panama. Despite not registering Zettai with India’s FIU, its subsidiary Zanmai is compliant. WazirX will appeal the court’s decision while assuring users that NLPA assets remain secure.

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