https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/software-is-over-bold-ai-developer-takes-aim-at-adobe-with-open-source-clonesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/software-is-over-bold-ai-developer-takes-aim-at-adobe-with-open-source-cloneshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/software-is-over-bold-ai-developer-takes-aim-at-adobe-with-open-source-clones#u127827Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:41:31 +0000A solo developer has used artificial intelligence to build free, open-source alternatives to major commercial software packages including Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, and Microsoft Office. Developer Brandon Thomas utilized Claude to write the Rust-based clones, releasing them under the project name Artcraft. The rapid development cycle targets full parity with commercial suites while challenging traditional subscription models. The release arrives amid ongoing tensions over software pricing and a recent settlement involving Adobe cancellation fees.Why it mattersThe appearance of AI-generate