Martin
Hmm, I wonder if LLM systems can code in Cobal? Just wondering, not curious enough to go try.
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Show threadPratik PatelMar 8
@mcourcel I saw something about IBM finding itself in a precarious situation because their consultants were less in demand.
Show threadMartinMar 8
@ppatel Interesting! Does Cobal actuallly create executables, or is it just scripting? Ugh, guess I am curious. I will go look.
Show threadNick SchonningMar 8
@mcourcel @ppatel https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/23/ibm_share_dive_anthropic_cobol/ talks about that recent story
IBM stock dives after Anthropic points out AI can rewrite COBOL fast

: Big Blue has been saying this itself since 2023

The Register
Show threadPratik PatelMar 8
@nschonni @mcourcel That's it. I remember this exact piece now.
Show threadJames HMar 8
@mcourcel They must be able to. The Government of Canada's using them.
Show threadMartinMar 8
@quanin I think the government of Canada is an LLM.
Show threadJames HMar 8
@mcourcel That doesn't fit. IT doesn't learn very well in either language.
Show threadMartinMar 8
@quanin Hehehe lolol true.