Researchers on the Ring programming language team have published a paper on using Claude Code to build a TUI framework

A practical evaluation of using AI‑assisted coding to construct a TUI framework for the Ring programming language This

Code Metal Raises $125 Million to Rewrite the Defense Industry’s Code With AI

The Boston startup uses AI to translate and verify legacy software for defense contractors, arguing modernization can’t come at the cost of new bugs.
InfoQ

Anthropic Study: AI Coding Assistance Reduces Developer Skill Mastery by 17%

Anthropic research shows developers using AI assistance scored 17% lower on comprehension tests when learning new coding libraries, though productivity gains were not statistically significant. Those who used AI for conceptual inquiry scored 65% or higher,

IBM posts steepest daily drop since 2000 after Anthropic says AI can modernize COBOL

Feb 23 (Reuters) - Shares of International Business Machines recorded their steepest daily drop in more than 25 years on Monday, after AI startup Anthropic said its Claude Code tool could be used to modernize a programming language run on IBM systems.
Forbes

Programming In The Age Of AI: Why Code Still Matters

Recently, a friend asked me a question that's been floating around every boardroom and business school: "With AI writing code, does programming still matter?" It's a fair question. Generative AI can spin out Python scripts in seconds, auto-complete full ...

IBM stock falls after Anthropic says AI can now modernize old software

IBM still profits from mainframes running decades-old COBOL systems. Anthropic says AI can migrate that software elsewhere.

AI code translation startup Code Metal reels in $125M at $1.25B valuation

The company disclosed in its Thursday funding announcement that it’s now valued at $1.25 billion. That’s up from $250 million in November. Salesforce Ventures led the raise with participation from Accel, B Capital, Smith Point Capital, J2 Ventures, Shield Capital, Overmatch, defense manufacturer RTX Corp. and others.
Computer Weekly

Virtue AI: New programming paradigms command AI-native security

A governance layer (VirtueGov) helps businesses enforce standards, uphold compliance requirements and meet internal policies across AI deployments and agents. The platform also includes tools to secure the full lifecycle of AI agents, from pre-deployment evaluation through runtime enforcement.
Geeky Gadgets

Python vs n8n : No-Code Simplicity or Programming Power for AI Development?

What’s the best way to bring your AI agent ideas to life: a sleek, no-code platform or the raw power of a programming language? It’s a question that sparks debate among developers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts alike. On one side, n8n offers a ...

IBM’s stock heads for worst month in 34 years — and Anthropic is partly to blame

IBM’s stock ended Monday down 13% as Anthropic’s Claude Code threatens to dismantle a critical part of its business.