Update CONTRIBUTING.md with comment automation policy#63412
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Too many summarization comments that are providing zero value
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Pull request overview
Updates the contributor guidelines to explicitly prohibit low-value automated “summary” style comments, clarifying expected conduct around repository automation.
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- Add an “Automated Comments” subsection under “Use of AI Assistance” that disallows auto-generated PR/issue summary comments and states enforcement consequences.
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| CONTRIBUTING.md | Adds a policy section discouraging automated summarization comments to reduce noise and inauthentic activity. |
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Too many summarization comments that are providing zero value