UCSD and Microsoft researchers have developed COLDECO, a tool for inspecting code generated by large language models (LLMs) in spreadsheets. This tool aims to address the challenge of accuracy and trust in LLM-generated code by providing end-user inspection features, such as decomposing the solution into intermediate helper columns and highlighting interesting cases in summary rows. User studies have shown the tool to be valuable, but participants desired more transparency in how summary rows are generated. Overall, COLDECO makes working with AI-generated code more accessible to non-programmers.
Introducing COLDECO: A No-Code Inspection Tool for AI-Generated Code
A team of researchers from UCSD and Microsoft has developed an innovative tool called COLDECO to address the challenge of ensuring accuracy and trust in code generated by large language models (LLMs) for tabular data tasks. This tool is specifically designed for non-programmers who rely on LLMs to handle data tasks in spreadsheets.
The Challenge:
LLMs can generate complex and potentially incorrect code, making it difficult for non-programmers to trust and use these models effectively.
The Solution:
COLDECO offers two key features:
- Decompose Generated Solution: Users can break down the complex code into more manageable components by using intermediate helper columns. This allows them to understand how the problem is solved step by step.
- Interact with Summary Rows: Users can interact with a filtered table of summary rows that highlight interesting cases in the program. This makes it easier to identify issues and anomalies.
User Study Results:
A user study involving 24 participants showed that COLDECO’s features were valuable for understanding and verifying LLM-generated code. Users found both helper columns and summary rows helpful, with a preference for using these features in combination. However, participants expressed a desire for more transparency in how summary rows are generated.
The Value:
COLDECO empowers non-programmers to work with AI-generated code in spreadsheets, offering valuable features for code inspection and verification. It enhances transparency, trust, and understanding, making programming more accessible to a wider audience.
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