diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 7eaebf966..6d10ab785 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,36 +1,18 @@
-# Required for all PRs
-
-<!-- Before opening a pull request you should run the following checks locally to make sure the CI will pass.
-
-make lint
-make check
-make check-deps
-make test
-make docs
-
+## Summary
+<!-- Mandatory
+Explain here the why, the rationale and motivation, for the changes.
 -->
 
-<!-- Complete the tasks in the following list. Change [ ] to [x] to
-show completion. -->
+## Checklist
+<!-- Mandatory
+Please confirm the following by placing an "x" between the []:
+-->
 
-- [ ] Updated associated README.md.
-- [ ] Wrote appropriate unit tests.
-- [ ] Pull request title or commits are in [conventional commit format](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/#summary)
+- [ ] No AI generated code was used in this PR
 
-<!-- Link to issues that describe the need for the change. Issues
-should include context that will help reviewers understand why the
-change is needed.
-
-Make sure to link issues and using a keyword like "resolves #1234".
-https://docs.github.com/en/github/managing-your-work-on-github/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword
+## Related issues
+<!-- Mandatory
+All PRs should resolve an issue, if one does not exist, please open one.
 -->
 
 resolves #
-
-<!-- Finally, include a summary of the code change itself. This
-description should tell reviewers how the issues were resolved.
-
-example: Fixed an off by one error in counter variable in type FooBar.
-
-example: Added an input plugin to gather yak shaving metrics using
-golang library yaktech/shaver. -->
diff --git a/.markdownlintignore b/.markdownlintignore
index 56ddc4396..513ed4e2d 100644
--- a/.markdownlintignore
+++ b/.markdownlintignore
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
+.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
 docs/includes/*
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 81a1420ec..3a4451baa 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -22,6 +22,11 @@ We recommend posting support questions in our [Community Slack](https://influxda
 
 ## Contributing code
 
+### AI Generated Code
+
+We currently cannot accept AI generated code contributions. Code contributed
+should be your own per the CLA.
+
 ### Creating a pull request
 
 1. [Sign the CLA][cla].