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[Bug] Comparison of additionalProperties should be fixed

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Since Mar 28, 2024.

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... when comparing additionalProperties: true vs additionalProperties: {}.

additionalProperties: true allows any additional properties of any type.
additionalProperties: {} is functionally equivalent to additionalProperties: true, allowing any additional properties without specific schema constraints.

Change between them should not be flagged.

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