Analysis · Tuesday 27 October 2026 · story 15
OpenAI reports COBOL migration gains, but experts say replacement is far off
The Verge reports that OpenAI said its latest models improved at moving COBOL into languages including Java, Python, and Rust while preserving behavior in its tests. Experts told The Verge those results are far from safely replacing complex legacy systems.
Why it matters. For teams modernizing legacy software, AI coding tools may help with migration tasks but still need strong testing and human verification.
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