DOGE Plans to Rebuild [US Social Security COBOL] Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse | WIRED

I suppose they could get Grok to write a COBOL to Rust converter to do it for them? What could possibly go wrong?

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https://www.wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-social-security-administration-cobol-benefits/

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  1. @alecm as much as I am a supporter of the “if it works don’t fix it” mantra, I’m torn working with the antiquated norms of the #SSA. I can’t file a form online, and I won’t own a printer, so have to spend $2+ to print and mail their forms or go wait in line at the local office.

    Update the code. The #FAA needs it too. I just won’t fly for awhile ?

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