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This AI Tool Rips Off Open Source Software Without Violating Copyright

404 Media / 21 April 2026 / 9h ago
This AI Tool Rips Off Open Source Software Without Violating Copyright
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Malus, which is a piece of satire but also fully functional, performs a "clean room" clone of open source software, meaning users could then sell software without crediting the original developers.
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