Cisco Assigns Gen Z Engineer to Rewrite Legacy Code Using AI Tokens
Cisco is testing an AI-driven approach to modernize its legacy software by assigning a 27-year-old engineer, Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy, unlimited AI tokens and a goal to rewrite 98% of the company's code within 24 months. Led by Cisco President Jeetu Patel, a small team aims to catalyze change and encourage broader engineering adoption of AI tools. The initiative reflects Cisco's effort to accelerate software development and rethink traditional coding methods through AI integration.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 31 Oct, 01:28 pm. Other outlets followed.