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Add recommendation to disclose LLM/GenAI usage. (#3166)
* Add recommendation to disclose heavy genai/llm use. * remove suggestion that authors might have overlooked disclosure * simply LLM to GenAI * Update policies/genai.md Co-authored-by: Trask Stalnaker <trask.stalnaker@gmail.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Trask Stalnaker <trask.stalnaker@gmail.com>
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meets project standards, follows established policies, and contributes meaningfully
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to the OpenTelemetry project.
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To help foster transparency and collaboration, a human who contributes content that
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was primarily created by generative AI tools should freely and openly disclose this fact.
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## Frequently Asked Questions - Contributors
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_Q: Can I use LLMs to help me write code, documentation, or tests?_
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Yes, this policy does not prohibit the use of LLMs to assist in writing code,
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documentation, or tests. However, we ask that you do not rely on LLM output as
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the sole basis for your contributions.
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the sole basis for your contributions. When GenAI is used to generate the bulk
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of a contribution, this fact should be disclosed freely and willingly.
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_Q: Can I use LLMs to help me review pull requests, issues, or understand the code base?_
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certain repositories to aid in code review and issue management. Remember that
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these tools can make mistakes, and use your best judgement when evaluating their
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output.
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_Q: Can I ask a contributor to disclose if Generative AI tools were used to
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create a contribution?_
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Yes. Knowing when these tools are used can help project maintainers
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to more effectively perform their duties.

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