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Add recommendation to disclose LLM/GenAI usage. #3166

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Add recommendation to disclose heavy genai/llm use.
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remove suggestion that authors might have overlooked disclosure
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simply LLM to GenAI
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Update policies/genai.md
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Expand Up @@ -60,13 +60,17 @@ contributor is accountable for ensuring that all content, regardless of its orig
meets project standards, follows established policies, and contributes meaningfully
to the OpenTelemetry project.

To help foster transparency and collaboration, a human who contributes content that
was primarily created by generative AI tools should freely and openly disclose this fact.

## Frequently Asked Questions - Contributors

_Q: Can I use LLMs to help me write code, documentation, or tests?_

Yes, this policy does not prohibit the use of LLMs to assist in writing code,
documentation, or tests. However, we ask that you do not rely on LLM output as
the sole basis for your contributions.
the sole basis for your contributions. When GenAI is used to generate the bulk
of a contribution, this fact should be disclosed freely and willingly.

_Q: Can I use LLMs to help me review pull requests, issues, or understand the code base?_

Expand Down Expand Up @@ -112,3 +116,9 @@ non-AI tool. For example, tools like [Dosu](https://dosu.dev/) are being used in
certain repositories to aid in code review and issue management. Remember that
these tools can make mistakes, and use your best judgement when evaluating their
output.

_Q: Can I ask a contributor to disclose if Generative AI tools were used to
create a contribution?_

Yes. Knowing when these tools are used can help project maintainers
to more effectively perform their duties.