OpenAI shows better code generation in low-resource languages and for COBOL migration

Oct 19, 2026 · Issue 12 · 2 sources, 2 articles

OpenAI presented new evaluations aimed at improving ChatGPT's performance in less commonly used programming languages, including SQLite and COBOL migration (Oct. 19). According to Hungarian reports, the new GPT-6 models generate code with 87% accuracy across 20 languages.

Who is affected and how

senior developer

For migrating legacy systems (e.g. COBOL), AI assistance is worth trying, with the output checked by tests.

CTO

Cost estimates for legacy-modernization projects are worth recalculating in light of the new models.

Sources

• Advancing coding in low‑resource programming languages | OpenAIopenai.com · Oct 19, 2026
• OpenAI's new GPT-6 models generate code with 87% accuracy in 20 languagesaiforradalom.hu · Oct 20, 2026 · magyar

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