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IBM launches Bob to govern AI coding with model routing and human checkpoints for secure enterprise delivery
Technology
Published on 30 April 2026
Your agent can write code only after approvals
IBM has rolled out Bob, an AI software development platform aimed at making agent-driven coding safer in real enterprise workflows. It routes work across multiple model providers, but inserts continual human-led approval checkpoints to prevent pilot-stage failures and improve auditability. IBM says teams saved up to 70% time on selected tasks, with average gains of 10 hours weekly.
- Bob adds a structured layer with frequent human approval checkpoints
- Multi-model routing supports Granite, Claude, Mistral, and smaller distilled models
- IBM positions Bob as controlled orchestration, not fully autonomous agents
- Pricing uses subscription tiers and an internal “Bobcoins” credits system
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