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Sashiko uses an LLM to generate reviews for kernel patches

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Sashiko uses a large language model to generate code reviews and has become part of the kernel development process; its maintainer outlined how it works and planned improvements. It offers a real example of model-assisted review in a high-stakes codebase.

What

Sashiko uses a large language model to generate reviews automatically for kernel patches.

How

Kernel maintainer Roman Gushchin described Sashiko as an important part of kernel development and discussed improvements to the system.

Why it matters

Automated patch reviews could help ease a reviewer shortage that limits kernel development.

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