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AI Language Models Find Hidden Ways to Shrink Code by 4% that Compilers Miss

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Overview

  • Research explores using LLMs to find missed compiler optimizations
  • Focuses on code size reduction opportunities in C/C++ compilers
  • Tested on LLVM compiler with 1089 real-world programs
  • Found potential 3.9% additional code size reduction
  • Developed automated system for finding optimization opportunities
  • Validated findings through manual expert review

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Modern software programs need to be as small and efficient as possible. Code optimization is like packing for a trip - you want to fit everything you need in the smallest suitcase possible. Compilers...

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