: Altered software can behave unpredictably. Features might not work as expected, or the software could cause system instability.
As Alex pondered his decision, he received an unexpected visit from an old friend, a fellow inventor who had also walked the fine line between innovation and commercialization. His friend shared with Alex a story of how he had once created a device that was meant to bring clean water to underprivileged communities. However, after selling the rights to a large company, he discovered that they were using his invention to profit from communities in need.