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Expand Up @@ -64,6 +64,11 @@ publicly on the [arrow-dev mailing-list](https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mb

You can also ask on the mailing-list, see above.

## Are you using AI coding tools?

Please review our [AI-generated code guidance](https://arrow.apache.org/docs/dev/developers/overview.html#ai-generated-code)
before submitting AI-assisted contributions.

## Further information

Please read our [development documentation](https://arrow.apache.org/docs/developers/index.html)
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Expand Up @@ -91,6 +91,9 @@ on git main.

Please read our latest [project contribution guide][4].

If you are using AI coding tools, please review our
[AI-generated code guidance][7].

## Getting involved

Even if you do not plan to contribute to Apache Arrow itself or Arrow
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[4]: https://arrow.apache.org/docs/dev/developers/index.html
[5]: https://runs-on.com/
[6]: https://aws.amazon.com/
[7]: https://arrow.apache.org/docs/dev/developers/overview.html#ai-generated-code
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Expand Up @@ -119,6 +119,11 @@ It is announced on the development mailing list together with the link to join.
.. seealso::
More information and links for subscribing to the mailing lists `can be found here <https://arrow.apache.org/community/>`_.

.. note::
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Nice 👍

Using AI tools to help with phrasing or grammar is fine. However, please don't
use AI to generate questions on your behalf - we want to help you, not your
AI assistant.

Recommended learning resources
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Expand Up @@ -179,6 +179,9 @@ the following:
* Watch for AI's tendency to generate overly verbose comments, unnecessary
test cases, and incorrect fixes
* Break down large PRs into smaller ones to make review easier
* Avoid pinging maintainers to request reviews; most maintainers have
limited time, and we will review PRs as bandwidth allows. AI agents
should never tag or ping maintainers.

PR authors are also responsible for disclosing any copyrighted materials in
submitted contributions. See the `ASF's guidance on AI-generated code
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