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docs: Add AI Usage Policy and Guidelines to CONTRIBUTING.md

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#6,813 opened on May 22, 2026

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What would you like to be added: As discussed in community meet, we need a simple AI policy in our CONTRIBUTING.md to protect maintainer time and keep our communication human, Adding a clean guide on when AI is okay and when it's not

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