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Cisco assigns engineer unlimited AI tokens to rewrite 98% of legacy code

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Cisco has assigned a 27-year-old engineer the task of modernizing 98% of its legacy codebase using an unlimited supply of AI tokens. This ambitious project is slated to be completed within 24 months. The initiative aims to leverage AI to significantly update the company's older software systems. AI

IMPACT This initiative could significantly accelerate legacy code modernization efforts across the industry if successful.

RANK_REASON A company is using AI tools to update its software, which falls under the 'tool' category.

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Cisco assigns engineer unlimited AI tokens to rewrite 98% of legacy code

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · TWiT ·

    🤖 Cisco gave a 27-year-old engineer unlimited AI tokens and a huge target: refactor 98% of its legacy code within two years. Steve Gibson and Mikah Sargent exam

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