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Cisco engineer given unlimited AI tokens to rewrite 98% of company code

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Cisco has granted an engineer unlimited AI tokens to rewrite 98% of the company's legacy code. This initiative aims to modernize the codebase within a 24-month timeframe. The engineer, a former startup founder, was given broad authority to implement this significant code overhaul. AI

IMPACT This initiative could significantly accelerate software development cycles and reduce technical debt for large enterprises.

RANK_REASON The article describes a specific application of AI within a company's operations, rather than a core AI release or research.

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Cisco engineer given unlimited AI tokens to rewrite 98% of company code

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