Chinese robot startup JoyIn says OpenAI copied its ideas and its website
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A Chinese humanoid startup accusing OpenAI of copying ideas and even website design shows how crowded—and sensitive—the robotics + AI narrative space has become. If you’re in this lane, assume fast follower optics and invest in clearly documented technical differentiation, not just branding.
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