Will software engineering profession die in the age of AI? IBM stock bleeds as Claude Code writes COBOL scripts. What it means for techies

AI agents like Claude Code are reshaping software development by automating legacy modernisation and routine coding. A recent ...

Anthropic’s COBOL tool triggers worst single-day drop in 25 years in IBM's stock price: What it is and why it wiped billions of dollar for IBM

IBM shares plummeted after AI startup Anthropic announced its tool can automate COBOL modernization, threatening IBM's core ...

When AI learns legacy: How code that rewrites itself is changing IT economics

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.

Explained: Why AI threat to COBOL is worrying for IBM?

The stock closed 13.2 per cent lower at $223.35 on the New York Stock Exchange. The sharp fall reflects investor concern that ...

Infosys, Anthropic team up to offer AI agents across industries

Infosys partners with Anthropic to deploy Claude-powered agentic AI for telecom and regulated industries—automating workflows ...
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Infosys, Anthropic Collaboration Unlocks Enterprise AI in Telecommunications & Financial Services

Infosys and Anthropic announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deliver advanced enterprise AI solutions to companies across telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, and ...

Infosys-Anthropic deal sparks fresh debate: Is AI now an opportunity, not a threat, for Indian IT?

Infosys shares jumped up to 5% after announcing a strategic AI collaboration with Anthropic, easing fears that next-gen AI could disrupt Indian IT. The partnership blends Claude models with Infosys ...