Developer uses AI-assisted reverse engineering to build free, open-source versions of Microsoft Office apps

Oct 12, 2026 · Issue 11 · 2 sources, 2 articles

According to PetaPixel, Brandon Thomas, an experienced software engineer, used AI-assisted reverse engineering to build free, open-source versions of Microsoft Office apps.

Who is affected and how

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AI-assisted reverse engineering also carries legal and licensing risks; assess them before building on it.

Sources

• There Are Free, Open-Source Versions of Microsoft Office Apps Thanks to AI - PetaPixelpetapixel.com · Oct 12, 2026
• Developer Launches Free Open-Source Microsoft Office Clone Using AI | KuCoinkucoin.com · Oct 14, 2026

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