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AI explored to tackle COBOL code crisis in critical infrastructure

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AI models are being explored as a potential solution to the COBOL code crisis, which affects critical infrastructure like the IRS, banks, and airlines. These systems rely on aging COBOL code that is difficult and risky to update. Companies are investigating whether AI can assist in modernizing or managing these legacy systems. AI

IMPACT AI may offer a path to modernize or manage critical legacy systems, reducing risks associated with outdated COBOL code.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the potential application of AI to a problem, rather than a direct AI release or development.

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AI explored to tackle COBOL code crisis in critical infrastructure

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Can AI help solve the COBOL code crisis? What do the IRS, banks, airlines, and government infrastructure around the world have in common? They're all running

    📰 Can AI help solve the COBOL code crisis? What do the IRS, banks, airlines, and government infrastructure around the world have in common? They're all running on systems propped up by antique computer code that nobody dares touch, lest eve... 📰 Source: The Verge 🔗 Link: https://…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/cobol-migration-legacy-cod…

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