An independent software engineer has developed an AI-assisted communication tool, 'EyeSpeak', designed for individuals with motor-neuron disease and severe speech impairments. The application uses the front-facing camera of a tablet to track eye movements, allowing users to select words, formulate sentences, and play them aloud using synthetic speech. The software also utilizes an AI model that learns the user's vocabulary and phrasing preferences over time to speed up communication.
The developer is deciding whether to release this software under an open-source licence or a proprietary (closed-source) licence.
Discuss the features, benefits, and drawbacks of each type of licence for this assistive technology application, and make a recommendation on which licence the developer should choose.
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