New LF Research Survey Shows Generative AI Cuts Open Source Coding Time in Half, but 25% of Incoming Pull Requests are Considered AI Slop

While Generative AI boosts developer productivity and lowers barriers to entry, a new Linux Foundation Research report reveals it also increases maintainer workloads.

With 25% of incoming pull requests now considered "AI slop," the findings highlight an urgent need for stronger open source project governance.