@@ -60,13 +60,17 @@ contributor is accountable for ensuring that all content, regardless of its orig
6060meets project standards, follows established policies, and contributes meaningfully
6161to the OpenTelemetry project.
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63+ To help foster transparency and collaboration, a human who contributes content that
64+ was primarily created by generative AI tools should freely and openly disclose this fact.
65+
6366## Frequently Asked Questions - Contributors
6467
6568_ Q: Can I use LLMs to help me write code, documentation, or tests?_
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6770Yes, this policy does not prohibit the use of LLMs to assist in writing code,
6871documentation, or tests. However, we ask that you do not rely on LLM output as
69- the sole basis for your contributions.
72+ the sole basis for your contributions. When GenAI is used to generate the bulk
73+ of a contribution, this fact should be disclosed freely and willingly.
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7175_ Q: Can I use LLMs to help me review pull requests, issues, or understand the code base?_
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@@ -112,3 +116,9 @@ non-AI tool. For example, tools like [Dosu](https://dosu.dev/) are being used in
112116certain repositories to aid in code review and issue management. Remember that
113117these tools can make mistakes, and use your best judgement when evaluating their
114118output.
119+
120+ _ Q: Can I ask a contributor to disclose if Generative AI tools were used to
121+ create a contribution?_
122+
123+ Yes. Knowing when these tools are used can help project maintainers
124+ to more effectively perform their duties.
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