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OpenAI models improve COBOL translation for bank system migration

OpenAI has announced that its AI models are now significantly better at understanding and working with legacy programming languages like COBOL, Fortran, and Visual Basic. This development is crucial for banks, as 40% still rely on COBOL systems, and migrating these systems is costly and time-consuming. OpenAI's improved capabilities, tested through its MultiLangBench suite, show models like GPT-6 Astra achieving high pass rates in various languages, with GPT-6.1 Sol demonstrating strong accuracy in migrating COBOL programs to modern languages while preserving functionality. AI

IMPACT Enhances enterprise AI adoption for legacy system modernization and maintenance.

RANK_REASON OpenAI is announcing improved capabilities for its existing models to handle legacy code, which is a product enhancement rather than a new model release.

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OpenAI models improve COBOL translation for bank system migration

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    OpenAI says its models can help banks migrate from old COBOL programs

    OpenAI says its models now come with better COBOL capabilities.

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  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI says its models can help banks migrate from old COBOL programs OpenAI says its models now come with better COBOL capabilities. https://www. engadget.com/

    OpenAI says its models can help banks migrate from old COBOL programs OpenAI says its models now come with better COBOL capabilities. https://www. engadget.com/2291457/openai-sa ys-its-models-can-translate-cobol/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersec…