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LLMs convert Commodore 64 BASIC code to HTML

Users are experimenting with large language models like Claude and Gemini by inputting Commodore 64 BASIC code from the Lego Batman game. These models can then generate an HTML version of the code. While both models can perform this task, Gemini's output is described as simpler. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates LLMs' ability to interpret and convert legacy code formats.

RANK_REASON User experimentation with existing LLMs for code conversion.

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LLMs convert Commodore 64 BASIC code to HTML

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

    It's neat how you can put the Commodore 64 basic from that Lego Batman thing into Claude and have it make an HTML version from the code. Gemini does it too, but

    It's neat how you can put the Commodore 64 basic from that Lego Batman thing into Claude and have it make an HTML version from the code. Gemini does it too, but it's simpler. # AI