Can AI help solve the COBOL code crisis?

OpenAI and Anthropic are testing AI models to translate legacy COBOL code into modern languages such as Java and Python. Computer science researchers caution that line-by-line translation leaves complex data formats and technical integrations unresolved. Systems teams must still conduct deep testing and verification to prevent failures in critical infrastructure.

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