Can AI help solve the COBOL code crisis?
The IRS, banks, airlines, and government infrastructure worldwide rely on aging COBOL systems that are difficult and risky to modify. OpenAI announced significant advancements in its latest AI models' capability to translate legacy COBOL and similar outdated languages into contemporary code. This development could address the modernization challenge facing critical infrastructure and financial institutions dependent on decades-old systems.
Key points
- OpenAI improves legacy code migration capabilities
- COBOL translation targeted for critical sectors
- Potential solution for IRS, banking, airlines, government systems
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