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Enter Bob, IBM’s Friendly AI Coding Assistant

IBM launched Bob, an AI coding assistant, at Think 2026. It routes tasks to multiple models (Claude, Mistral, Granite), aiming to automate software development while keeping humans in control. Bob is positioned as an alternative to Claude Code and Codex. IBM also highlighted AI as core strategy, with 150 prebuilt agents in Watsonx Orchestrate and Concert AIOps expansion.

SourceAI BusinessAuthor: Shaun Sutner
Enter Bob, IBM’s Friendly AI Coding Assistant
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  • Bob is IBM's AI coding assistant using multi-model routing (Claude, Mistral, Granite), unveiled at Think 2026.
  • IBM emphasizes AI embedded in business processes, claiming $4B productivity gains from internal AI use.
  • IBM released 150 prebuilt agents and expanded Concert AIOps, maintaining a multi-model, multi-cloud strategy.
  • Customers like EY and SEI are using or planning AI agents with Bob and IBM Consulting.

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