AI, IBM and Anthropic
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Besides being an absolute pain to deal with, they all rely on COBOL and IBM mainframe computers as core infrastructure. The computing giant's stranglehold over those markets may finally begin to crack,
Investors reacted to Anthropic’s assertion that Claude Code could streamline legacy COBOL modernization, raising concerns about pressure on IBM’s high‑margin mainframe services despite longstanding competition in the space.
Industry leaders say Anthropic’s advances in automating COBOL code could lower migration costs and create new opportunities for IT service firms. HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar noted modernising mainframes is complex,
The announcement reignited fears that generative AI could disrupt traditional enterprise software and consulting revenue streams
IBM shares plunged over 13% after AI startup Anthropic announced a tool to modernize COBOL, a key IBM programming language.
COBOL remains a critical language for many Indian IT companies, particularly those supporting global banking, insurance, and retail systems
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IBM defends after 13% Anthropic-fueled stock drop: ‘New AI tools emerge every week,’ Cobol modernization challenges remain
Anthropic unveiled new Claude functionality that can modernize COBOL code faster at scale, triggering a sharp drop in IBM stock on Monday.