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+# AI agent guidance
+
+CPython has a [policy on the use of AI tools](https://devguide.python.org/getting-started/ai-tools/).
+All use of AI tools and agents when working on or interacting with CPython
+must follow it.
+
+Read the policy before making or proposing any changes.