diff --git a/getting-started/generative-ai.rst b/getting-started/generative-ai.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..90fe020f3f --- /dev/null +++ b/getting-started/generative-ai.rst @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +.. _generative-ai: + +============= +Generative AI +============= + +Generative AI has evolved rapidly over the past decade and will continue in the future. +Using generative AI and large language models (LLMs) can be helpful tools for contributors. +Their overuse can also be problematic, such as generation of incorrect code, inaccurate documentation, and unneeded code churn. +Discretion, good judgement, and critical thinking **must** be used when opening issues and pull requests. + +Acceptable uses +=============== + +Some of the acceptable uses of generative AI include: + +- Assistance with writing comments, especially in a non-native language +- Gaining understanding of existing code +- Supplementing contributor knowledge for code, tests, and documentation + +Unacceptable uses +================= + +Maintainers may close issues and PRs that are not useful or productive, including +those that are fully generated by AI. If a contributor repeatedly opens unproductive +issues or PRs, they may be blocked. diff --git a/getting-started/index.rst b/getting-started/index.rst index 61eb1d9ab1..05ee67a3bc 100644 --- a/getting-started/index.rst +++ b/getting-started/index.rst @@ -12,3 +12,4 @@ Getting started git-boot-camp pull-request-lifecycle getting-help + generative-ai