modernize

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IBM suffered its worst day in 25 years, compounded by Anthropic’s announcement that its Claude AI could modernize COBOL, the programming language holding IBM’s mainframe empire together.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Early gains from small language models are emerging, and the company is working more closely with major AI providers to modernize platforms in markets it knows well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

The initiative aims to modernize shareholder engagement, enable 24-hour trading, and maintain a regulated market.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Crypto proponents have long argued that blockchain technology could help modernize traditional financial markets, which currently rely on decades-old legacy systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

"I figured I shouldn't dress you traditionally. It's time to modernize Belles, in my humble opinion. Du Barry has been so ancient in her preparations," he says under his breath.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton