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Linus Torvalds's first LLM-assisted patch series

Linus Torvalds has published his first patch series that incorporates large language models (LLMs) to assist in code review. The patches modify the Linux kernel's code to utilize LLMs for generating comments and descriptions. Torvalds is experimenting with using LLMs to help with code review and documentation. The patches aim to improve the quality and consistency of comments and descriptions in the kernel's codebase. The first patch series includes 12 patches, with the first patch modifying the kernel's documentation to include a brief introduction to the use of LLMs. The patches are available on the Linux kernel mailing list. Linus Torvalds is open to feedback and suggestions from the community on the use of LLMs in code review.

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