[vlc-commits] [Git][videolan/vlc][master] doc: add VideoLAN_AI_Policy.md

[Steve Lhomme (@robUx4)]

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+# VideoLAN AI Policy
+
+VideoLAN is a pragmatic community. We have limited means to do a ton of work,
+and developer time is highly valued.
+
+AI is here to stay, whether we like it or not. VideoLAN should use what works,
+but maintain the quality and standards that make users trust our projects.
+AI is a tool. You are responsible for how you use it. Understand how it works
+and check what it produces.
+
+In this policy, AI means large language models (LLMs) and the tools built on
+them, such as chatbots, coding assistants, and agents.
+
+## 1. Own your code
+
+You are responsible for everything you submit: code, commit messages,
+descriptions, comments, and reports. If you used AI somewhere, you are still
+the author. Read it. Test it. Understand it. Be ready to explain it.
+
+Do not let an AI agent submit anything to VideoLAN for you, even with your
+approval. This includes issues, merge requests, comments, review replies,
+security reports, and other proposals.
+
+Every line of code merged into our projects must be understood and vouched for
+by the contributor who submits it.
+
+If you cannot explain what you submitted, your code will be rejected.
+
+AI help with writing or translation is fine. Keep descriptions, reports, and
+comments precise and concise. Do not waste reviewers' time with large blocks of
+unnecessary text.
+
+### 1.1 Transparency
+
+You must disclose AI assistance used during coding in the merge request. The
+`AI::Assisted` label means you used AI tools, reviewed and verified the result,
+and understand the proposal. Add this label, or mention the AI assistance in
+the description.
+
+Do not include this information in commit messages or credit AI tools as
+co-authors. We do not want to advertise for any AI company.
+
+## 2. Issue and security reporting
+
+Bug reports and security reports must be investigated and verified by the
+person submitting them. Unverified AI-generated reports will be rejected.
+
+Do not waste developers' time.
+
+## 3. Enforcement
+
+Repeated violations are handled by the board under our Code of Conduct and can
+lead to a ban.
+
+## 4. Project-specific rules
+
+The maintainers of each VideoLAN project may set their own AI rules. Any
+differences from this policy must be explicit in the project's documentation.
+This policy applies wherever the project has not set a different rule.
+
+## 5. GSoC
+
+For GSoC contributions, consult and follow the specific GSoC rules on AI use.



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