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Someone just rebuilt Adobe Creative Cloud with AI - then gave it away for free
Creative Bloq • • technology
Key Points:
- Solo developer Brandon Thomas recreated popular Adobe tools like Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator using AI (Claude) and the Rust programming language, motivated by frustration with Adobe's cancellation fees and policies.
- Thomas, a seasoned software engineer with 15 years of experience and expertise in Rust, shared his project on Hacker News and Reddit, emphasizing his professional background and technical skills.
- The initiative reflects growing interest in AI-driven software alternatives amid dissatisfaction with Adobe, but raises questions about the future of software innovation and the reliability of AI-generated creative tools.
- Concerns remain about whether AI clones can inspire creativity or gain trust from professional users who depend on stable, secure software for their work.
