PatchTrack: Analyzing ChatGPT's Impact on Software Patch Decision-Making in Pull Requests

In recent years, the integration of AI tools such as ChatGPT into software development has grown significantly, reflecting broader trends in AI-assisted workflows [8]. These tools have great potential to improve decision making related to software patches in pull requests (PR), which are vital components of collaborative software development. Specifically, developers are using features such as link sharing in ChatGPT to enhance collaborative practices, streamline code reviews, and make more informed patch integration decisions.