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Cisco lets 27-year-old rewrite legacy code with unlimited AI tokens
What is Cisco gives engineer unlimited AI tokens to rewrite legacy code?
Cisco has given a 27-year-old engineer unlimited AI credits to refactor its massive legacy codebase. The plan is to use generative-AI tools to rewrite about 98 % of the old code, cutting down manual effort.
Who it is for
Developers and CTOs should watch because it shows how AI can be deployed at enterprise scale to modernize legacy systems.