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Mycroft AI, an open-source Alexa alternative, was forced to shut down after a patent troll drained all its funds through legal action. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of patent trolls stifling innovation and destroying promising startups, particularly in the open-source community. The news reignites the debate about the need for effective measures against such predatory practices.
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