GitHub ponders kill switch for pull requests to stop AI slop
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GitHub acknowledges that AI-generated code contributions are overwhelming open source maintainers with low-quality pull requests. Only 1 in 10 AI-created PRs meets project standards, forcing maintainers to spend substantial time reviewing abandoned or substandard submissions. GitHub is exploring solutions including PR restrictions, deletion capabilities, and AI disclosure requirements to address the mounting operational burden.
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