How AI apps are offering free substitutes for Big Tech software

As AI development rapidly expands, people are replicating paid-for desktop and mobile apps with free apps, potentially changing the future of legacy software.Last week, a Reddit user named Brandon Thomas shared a project called “ArtCraft” – essentially a free rebuild of the Adobe Creative Suite, which includes programmes such as Photoshop and Adobe PDF. The recreated services have been named PhotoCraft and PdfCraft.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3OpenAI engineer charged after listening device found in meeting roomlist 2 of 3AI could self-replicate on home devices within ‘months’, Anthropic sayslist 3 of 3Scientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risksend of listThis software package usually costs individuals $779.99 per year if paid upfront or $69.99 per month on an annual contract.Earlier this week, ArtCraft also released copies of the Microsoft Office suite.As with the Adobe package, ArtCraft has announced WordCraft, DeckCraft, and GridCraft, taking on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. While the software engineer behind the new packages is based in the United States, the programmes are available worldwide.Here’s what we know:Who is Brandon Tho...