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A developer has built vibe-coded replacements for every app in Adobe's creative suite, from Photoshop to Premiere, using AI-assisted coding. The project is drawing wide attention online, with hundreds of thousands of people watching and reacting. Many see it as a striking demonstration of how far AI coding tools have come, while others question how functional or legally safe such clones really are compared with Adobe's professional software.
- 2Trump administration suspends Microsoft and Adobe from green card programβBREAKING: The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft, Adobe, and several major IT outsourcing firms from a key emp
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft, Adobe and several major IT outsourcing firms from a key employment-based green card program, accusing the companies of abusing the visa system at the expense of American workers. Vice President JD Vance singled out Microsoft in announcing the move. The decision is drawing strong reaction, with supporters praising the crackdown on perceived visa abuse and critics warning of damage to the tech industry's ability to hire skilled foreign workers.
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The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe and Infosys from the PERM labor certification program that lets employers sponsor H-1B visa workers for permanent residency, citing alleged fraud. JD Vance announced Microsoft's suspension, while officials including Axios say the H-1B visa program itself has not been suspended. Reports say companies like Microsoft have been barred from seeking green cards for foreign employees as part of a wider crackdown on skilled-worker immigration.
- 4Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft and Adobe from PERM ProgramβTrump Administration Suspends Microsoft, Adobe and IT Firms from PERM Program
The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe and other major IT firms from the PERM program, the labor certification process used to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency. The move bars some of America's largest technology employers from sponsoring green cards for skilled immigrant staff, and is drawing attention across the tech industry and among immigration advocates who warn of wider consequences for foreign workers.
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US Vice President JD Vance is reported to have suspended Microsoft, Adobe and other IT companies from the green card program, barring them from sponsoring employees for permanent residency. If confirmed, the move would affect thousands of skilled immigrant workers at major technology firms and could reshape how the tech sector recruits foreign talent. Details about the scope and legal basis of the suspension remain limited.
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US authorities have halted green-card applications filed by Microsoft, Adobe and Infosys, citing alleged fraud in the immigration petitions. The freeze affects workers sponsored by the companies, and Reuters reported the move. The case is drawing attention because it touches major tech employers and the skilled-worker visa pipeline they rely on.
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US Vice President JD Vance has announced that PERM labor certification processing is being suspended for Microsoft, Adobe and other major IT employers. The move, if confirmed, would block these companies from sponsoring employees for permanent residency while the suspension lasts. Reaction is splitting along familiar lines, with immigration restrictionists cheering the decision and tech employers and foreign-born workers warning of disruption and uncertainty.
- 8AI developer declares 'software is over', targets Adobe with open source clonesβ"Software is over": Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/10/soft
An AI developer has announced plans to build open source replacements for Adobe's creative software suite, declaring that "software is over" in a widely shared statement reported by Ars Technica. The claim frames generative AI as capable of replacing traditional desktop applications, drawing attention and skepticism from developers and designers discussing the future of creative tools.
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Word is spreading that Adobe's creative suite has been rebuilt using the Rust programming language, a claim generating debate among developers and designers. Rust is prized for memory safety and performance, and the idea of Adobe's flagship apps moving to it has sparked discussion about whether the news is real, how such a rewrite would work, and what it would mean for software stability and speed.
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Adobe is the focus of attention in Germany, according to the available headline, but the collected context does not explain what specifically happened. The only related item in circulation is a Reuters report that the United States is suspending its permanent residency program for Microsoft, as announced by Vance. No further details about Adobe itself were provided.
- 11AI developer declares 'software is over' with open source Adobe clonesβΌβSoftware is overβ: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones
An AI developer is making headlines after declaring that traditional software is effectively over, and is building open source alternatives that replicate Adobe's flagship creative tools. The claim has sparked debate in tech circles about whether AI-generated code can realistically replace commercial software suites, and what that would mean for Adobe's business model and the creative industry at large.
- 12ArtCraft Apps launches open-source Adobe-compatible suite in RustβΌArtCraft Apps β open-source Adobe compatible suite written in Rust
ArtCraft Apps is drawing attention for an open-source creative suite written in Rust that aims to be compatible with Adobe's applications. Developers and designers are discussing the project as a possible free alternative to Adobe's subscription products, with interest focused on how Rust could deliver performance benefits. Details about feature coverage and maturity of the individual apps remain limited.
- 13Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft and Adobe from Green Card ProgramβTrump Administration Suspends Microsoft, Adobe from Key Green Card Program
The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft and Adobe from a key green card program, barring the two major technology companies from sponsoring employees for permanent US residency. The move, which was reported and quickly spread across social media, is drawing attention for its impact on skilled immigrant workers and the broader debate over high-skilled immigration policy under the administration.
- 14PhotoSuite Launches as Free Photoshop-Like Open-Source EditorβPhotoSuite is a free, open-source image editor for Linux, Windows, and macOS, offering a Photoshop-like workflow and nat
A new free, open-source image editor called PhotoSuite is drawing attention for offering a Photoshop-like workflow with native PSD and PSB file support. It runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS, making it a notable option for users seeking a no-cost alternative to Adobe's software across all three desktop platforms.
- 15Project claims cleanroom Rust port of Adobe Creative SuiteβAdobe Creative Suite Cleanroom Port to Rust
A developer project on GitHub called Photocraft says it is building a cleanroom reimplementation of Adobe Creative Suite tools in Rust, meaning it recreates the functionality without using Adobe's original code. The project drew attention on Hacker News, ranking near the top of the site with over a hundred engagements, as commenters debated the feasibility, licensing questions and whether open-source alternatives can match Photoshop's feature set.
- 16Free AI-Built Open-Source Clones of Photoshop and Premiere EmergeβΌSomeone Rebuilt Free, Open-Source Versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom Using AI
An open-source project has rebuilt free alternatives to Adobe's Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom using AI tools. The clones aim to match the core editing features of the industry-standard paid software without subscription fees. The news has drawn attention in photography and video communities, where reactions range from excitement about accessible creative tools to skepticism about whether the AI-built versions can genuinely rival Adobe's polished, professional-grade applications.
- 17CISA Flags Critical WSO2 and Adobe Commerce Flaws Under Active Exploitationβπ΅ THREAT INTELLIGENCE WSO2 and Adobe Commerce Flaws Exploited in Attacks, Added to CISA KEV Vulnerability | CRITICAL CVE
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added two critical vulnerabilities, affecting WSO2 and Adobe Commerce, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after both flaws were observed being used in real-world attacks. The inclusion signals that organizations running the affected software should treat patching as urgent, as the catalog formally requires federal agencies to remediate listed flaws within set deadlines.
- 18Open Source Clone of Adobe Creative Suite Sparks Legal BattleβAdobe in Trouble After Someone Reverse Engineered Adobe Creative Suite and Released It as Open Source
Adobe is facing a fresh controversy after someone reportedly reverse engineered its Creative Suite software and released an open source version online. The release raises questions about copyright infringement and the legality of reverse engineering proprietary software, and could prompt legal action from Adobe. Discussions are focused on how Adobe will respond and what the case means for the software industry.
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Software company ArtCraft has released a free, open-source suite of creative tools designed to replicate the core functions of Adobe's industry-standard applications, including image editing and design software. The move is drawing attention from designers and developers, many welcoming a no-cost alternative to Adobe's subscription model while others question whether the tools can match Adobe's polish and professional features.
- 20Open Source Rust Replacements for Adobe Apps Draw AttentionβWhatever your opinion on LLM-assisted coding is, this is impressive, and in my opinion super useful. Open source replace
A developer community is highlighting open source replacements for seven popular Adobe applications, including Photoshop, written in Rust. The projects reportedly aim for full feature parity with Adobe's software within a month. Commenters describe the effort as impressive and genuinely useful, whatever one's stance on LLM-assisted coding, with debate expected over whether open alternatives can truly match Adobe's tools.
- 21Free Adobe Alternatives Rebuilt and Tested With ClaudeβSomeone Just Rebuilt Adobe for Free, and Claude Can Run Them All (7 apps tested)
A tech commentary claims someone rebuilt Adobe-style applications as free alternatives and that the Claude AI assistant can operate them, with seven apps put to the test. The piece frames this as a challenge to Adobe's paid software lineup, combining open-source-style replacements with AI automation. Details about who built the apps or how they perform are not provided.
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A solo developer is rebuilding the core of Adobe Creative Suite in Rust with heavy use of the Claude AI assistant, releasing the software free to everyone and targeting 100 percent feature parity with Adobe's tools in about one month. The project has sparked debate over whether the result borrows too heavily from Adobe's work, with piracy accusations and AI safety warnings raised alongside praise for the ambitious speed of development.
- 23US suspends permanent residency program for major tech companiesβUS suspends permanent residency program for Microsoft, Adobe and other tech companies https://www.engadget.com/2281503/u
The United States has suspended a permanent residency program affecting Microsoft, Adobe and other major tech companies, according to an Engadget report. The move has immediate implications for foreign workers at these firms seeking green cards, and lands amid ongoing debate over skilled immigration and its role in the US technology industry.
- 24Open source Lightroom alternative launches with local AI editingβShow HN: Free open source Adobe Lightroom alternative, completely local with AI
A developer has released Rembrandt, a free, open source alternative to Adobe Lightroom that runs entirely on the user's machine and incorporates AI features. The project, hosted on GitHub, is being shared with the Hacker News community and is drawing attention from photographers and hobbyists looking for a subscription-free, privacy-friendly photo editing tool that keeps everything local.
- 25AI-built Rust clones of Photoshop and Premiere emergeβΌAI Makes "Open-Source, Clean Room" Implementations Of Adobe Photoshop & Premier In Rust
New open-source, clean room implementations of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere, written in Rust with help from AI, are drawing attention in the Linux and developer communities. The projects aim to recreate Adobe's creative tools without using proprietary code, offering free alternatives to Photoshop and Premiere that could run natively on Linux.
- 26Clean room implementation of Adobe products appears on GitHubβClean room implementation of Adobe products
A project claiming to be a clean room implementation of Adobe products has been published on GitHub, drawing attention on Hacker News. Clean room implementations recreate software functionality without copying its code, often raising interest for compatibility tools and debates about legality and intellectual property. Details about the project's scope and which Adobe products it covers remain limited.
- 27Trump Administration Cuts Immigration Program Access for Microsoft and Adobe WorkersβTrump Administration Cuts Off Access to a Major Immigration Program for Workers at Microsoft and Adobe https:// fed.brid
The Trump administration has moved to cut off access to a major immigration program for foreign workers employed at Microsoft and Adobe, according to a Wired report. The crackdown affects skilled tech workers who rely on the program for legal status, raising concerns in the technology industry about hiring and retention of international talent.
- 28Free Adobe Creative Suite knockoff built with AI codingβΌSomeone Vibe Coded a Free Knockoff of Adobe Creative Suite
A developer has created a free imitation of Adobe's Creative Suite using vibe coding, the practice of building software largely through AI prompts rather than traditional programming. The project offers an open alternative to Adobe's subscription-based tools for design, photo editing and video. It is drawing attention as a sign of how quickly AI-assisted coding can now replicate established commercial software.
- 29US bars Microsoft and Adobe from skilled worker green card programβUS bars Microsoft, Adobe, and major IT firms from green card program for skilled foreign workers https://techcrunch.com/
The US government has barred Microsoft, Adobe, and several other major IT firms from the green card program for skilled foreign workers. The move restricts these companies from sponsoring foreign employees for permanent residency, a significant shift for the tech industry, which relies heavily on skilled immigrant labor. The report was published by TechCrunch.
- 30Trump Administration Restricts Immigration Program Used by Microsoft and Adobe WorkersβTrump Administration Cuts Off Access to a Major Immigration Program for Workers at Microsoft and Adobe https://www.wired
The Trump administration has cut off access to a major immigration program used by foreign workers employed at Microsoft and Adobe, according to a Wired report. The crackdown affects high-skilled technology employees who rely on the program to work in the United States, and it is drawing attention as part of the administration's broader tightening of legal immigration pathways for the tech industry.
- 31Coder builds free open-source rivals to Photoshop, Lightroom and PremiereβΌThis home coder got so sick of Adobe he built free, open-source versions of Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere
A home developer, frustrated with Adobe's software and pricing, has created free, open-source alternatives to Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere. The project, covered by Amateur Photographer, offers creators image editing, photo management and video editing tools without subscription fees. It is drawing attention as an option for users looking to escape Adobe's Creative Cloud model, though it remains a one-person effort compared with Adobe's professional suites.
- 32AI-built open-source clones of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere emergeβΌAdobe Photoshop, Premiere and Illustrator now have AI-built open-source clones
Open-source alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Premiere and Illustrator built with AI assistance are now available, according to tech news coverage. The tools recreate the core functionality of Adobe's flagship creative software without licensing fees. The development highlights growing interest in free alternatives amid Adobe subscription costs and AI-generated code lowering barriers for building complex software.
- 33Developer Declares 'Software Is Over' After AI-Built Open-Source Adobe ClonesβΌDeveloper Claims 'Software Is Over' After Building Open-Source Adobe Suite Clones With AI
A developer says traditional software development is effectively finished after using AI tools to build open-source alternatives to Adobe's creative suite, including Photoshop-style editors. The claim, made while demonstrating working clones of Adobe applications, has sparked debate about whether AI coding tools will make conventional proprietary software obsolete and disrupt the creative software market.
- 34Seven open-source apps rebuilt in Rust to replace Adobe toolsβCrafting Apps : sept apps open source qui rΓ©implΓ©mentent les produits Adobe depuis zΓ©ro. Γcrites en Rust, natives sur ma
Developer Camille Leroux presents Crafting Apps, a suite of seven open-source applications that reimplement Adobe's products from scratch in Rust. The apps run natively on macOS, Windows and Linux without Electron, with all processing done locally. The project is being shared within creative coding and generative art communities, where interest in lightweight, privacy-friendly alternatives to Adobe subscriptions is strong.
- 35ArtCraft launches seven open-source Rust creative apps to rival AdobeβΌArtCraft Launches 7 Open-Source Creative Apps Built in Rust to Rival Adobe
Software company ArtCraft has announced a suite of seven open-source creative applications built in Rust, positioned as alternatives to Adobe's creative tools. The launch is being covered by technology outlets, with interest focusing on whether the performance-focused language and open licensing can attract professionals away from Adobe's subscription model. Details on pricing and platform availability have not yet been widely reported.
- 36ArtCraft's Vibe-Coded Apps Spark Debate About AdobeβWhat ArtCraft's Vibe-Coded Apps Say About Adobe
A Tedium piece examines ArtCraft, an effort to rebuild tools in the mold of Adobe's Creative Cloud using vibe coding, where apps are largely generated through AI prompts. The article argues these lightweight, AI-built alternatives highlight frustration with Adobe's subscription pricing and heavyweight software, and raise questions about whether traditional creative suites can keep their dominance as AI-coded tools proliferate.
- 37Microsoft and Adobe suspended from H-1B green card pathwayββ‘ NEWS Microsoft and Adobe Suspended from H-1B Green Card Pathway US Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft an
US Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft and Adobe have been suspended from the H-1B visa program's green card application process. Vance accused Microsoft of abusing the system, a move that marks a significant escalation in the administration's crackdown on skilled-worker immigration. The decision affects the companies' ability to sponsor foreign employees for permanent residency and is drawing attention from the tech industry and immigration policy watchers.
- 38Trump Administration Cuts Immigration Program Used by Microsoft and Adobe WorkersβΌTrump Administration Cuts Off Access to a Major Immigration Program for Workers at Microsoft and Adobe
The Trump administration has ended access to a major immigration program relied upon by workers at Microsoft and Adobe, according to WIRED. The move affects foreign employees at the two large technology companies, though the exact program and number of workers impacted were not detailed in initial reporting. The decision adds to a series of immigration restrictions introduced by the administration.
- 39Mirage Open-Sources AI Editing Converters for Premiere and After EffectsβMirage Open-Sources Converters for AI Editing in Adobe Premiere and After Effects
Mirage has released open-source converters that bring its AI editing tools into Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. The move lets video editors integrate AI-driven workflows directly into the industry-standard Adobe software rather than switching to separate applications. The announcement is drawing attention from creators and professionals watching how AI tools are adopted in mainstream video post-production.
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Investors are tracking Adobe Inc. shares, with the company's stock quote, price history and latest news drawing attention on financial platforms. Adobe remains one of the most closely watched software names on the market, and its shares are a regular subject of discussion among traders monitoring technology sector movements and earnings outlooks.
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- storytold/photocraft An open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Photoshop in pure Rust
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- storytold/lightcraft An open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Lightroom in pure Rust.
- storytold/vectorcraft An open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Illustrator, built in pure Rust.
- storytold/printcraft An open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Acrobat built in pure Rust
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