This is, essentially, control fraud. Ito was spending the Media Lab's attention, focus, reputation and researchers. I'd like to think that this would harm Ito'

This is, essentially, control fraud. Ito was spending the Media Lab's attention, focus, reputation and researchers. I'd like to think that this would harm Ito's reputation, but fully expect him to be installed somewhere cushy soon enough. This likely makes him more attractive to a certain type of employer.