The most widely adopted computer language in history, COBOL is now causing a host of problems. It's also dangerously difficult to remove.

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On 23 Feb 2026, IBM shares dropped 13%, losing nearly $30B, after Anthropic's Claude AI promised faster COBOL modernization, threatening legacy IT services dependent on scarce expertise.

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AI startup Anthropic's claim of automating COBOL modernization sent IBM's stock plummeting, wiping billions off its market value. The decades-old language, still powering critical systems, faces a ...

TIOBE Index for March 2026: Top 10 Most Popular Programming Languages Your email has been sent Python keeps the top spot as its rating dips again, C climbs further in second, and the bottom stays ...

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