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[Submitted on 8 Dec 2023 (v1), last revised 20 Nov 2024 (this version, v5)] View a PDF of the paper titled Neuron Patching: Semantic-based Neuron-level Language Model Repair for Code Generation, by Jian Gu and 3 other authors View PDF Abstract:Language Models (LMs) have become widely used in software engineering, especially for tasks such as code generation, where they are referred to as code LMs. These models have proven effective in generating code, making it easier for developers to automate coding activities. However, research has highlighted a significant limitation: despite their effectiveness, LMs often produce code that is incorrect, buggy,…