diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_issue.md
index aa75ae0..23cc87d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_issue.md
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ Instructions:
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+**Target branch:** <!-- e.g. develop, release-0.17.x -->
+
 ## Observed behavior
 <!--
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@@ -67,6 +69,29 @@ Tell us about your environment, including:
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+Examples of good disclosures:
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+  "I used Gemini to help draft this issue from my rough notes. I edited
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+
+  "This is based on a Claude summary of clearinghouse feedback. I
+  cross-checked the key points against the original feedback and rewrote
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+
+## AI usage
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement_issue.md
index 637b054..d852f7a 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement_issue.md
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ Instructions:
 
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+**Target branch:** <!-- e.g. develop, release-0.17.x -->
+
 ## Current behavior
 <!-- Briefly describe the current behavior; you may include screenshots, code, and notes -->
 
@@ -29,6 +31,29 @@ Instructions:
 
 
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+AI USAGE - DEEP guidelines
+
+If AI was used in preparing this issue, please fill in the section below.
+Our DEEP guidelines ask that when using AI you:
+
+  Disclose - Be open about when you've used AI for support.
+  Engage critically - Question what is generated. Verify claims and sources.
+  Edit - Digest and refine AI output rather than copy-pasting it.
+  Process sharing - Explain how you used the AI so others can learn.
+
+Examples of good disclosures:
+
+  "I used Gemini to help draft this issue from my rough notes. I edited
+  the description for accuracy, confirmed the reproduction steps myself,
+  and trimmed the verbose output."
+
+  "This is based on a Claude summary of clearinghouse feedback. I
+  cross-checked the key points against the original feedback and rewrote
+  the requirements in my own words."
+
+If AI was not used, delete the section below.
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+
+## AI usage
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_issue.md
index 60957a1..94adc57 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_issue.md
@@ -41,6 +41,29 @@ _[Issues should be attached as sub issues as they are created. There will probab
 
 
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+If AI was used in preparing this issue, please fill in the section below.
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+
+  Disclose - Be open about when you've used AI for support.
+  Engage critically - Question what is generated. Verify claims and sources.
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+  Process sharing - Explain how you used the AI so others can learn.
+
+Examples of good disclosures:
+
+  "I used Gemini to help draft this issue from my rough notes. I edited
+  the description for accuracy, confirmed the reproduction steps myself,
+  and trimmed the verbose output."
+
+  "This is based on a Claude summary of clearinghouse feedback. I
+  cross-checked the key points against the original feedback and rewrote
+  the requirements in my own words."
+
+If AI was not used, delete the section below.
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+
+## AI usage
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other_issue.md
index b78f4a9..8ba9667 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other_issue.md
@@ -8,6 +8,29 @@ about: For issues that don't fit any other category
 
 
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+
+  Disclose - Be open about when you've used AI for support.
+  Engage critically - Question what is generated. Verify claims and sources.
+  Edit - Digest and refine AI output rather than copy-pasting it.
+  Process sharing - Explain how you used the AI so others can learn.
+
+Examples of good disclosures:
+
+  "I used Gemini to help draft this issue from my rough notes. I edited
+  the description for accuracy, confirmed the reproduction steps myself,
+  and trimmed the verbose output."
+
+  "This is based on a Claude summary of clearinghouse feedback. I
+  cross-checked the key points against the original feedback and rewrote
+  the requirements in my own words."
+
+If AI was not used, delete the section below.
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+
+## AI usage
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/product_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/product_issue.md
index 469f260..f85cdba 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/product_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/product_issue.md
@@ -23,6 +23,29 @@ _[Then, more detail. Provide a short summary and/or list key outcomes that the u
 
 
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+
+If AI was used in preparing this issue, please fill in the section below.
+Our DEEP guidelines ask that when using AI you:
+
+  Disclose - Be open about when you've used AI for support.
+  Engage critically - Question what is generated. Verify claims and sources.
+  Edit - Digest and refine AI output rather than copy-pasting it.
+  Process sharing - Explain how you used the AI so others can learn.
+
+Examples of good disclosures:
+
+  "I used Gemini to help draft this issue from my rough notes. I edited
+  the description for accuracy, confirmed the reproduction steps myself,
+  and trimmed the verbose output."
+
+  "This is based on a Claude summary of clearinghouse feedback. I
+  cross-checked the key points against the original feedback and rewrote
+  the requirements in my own words."
+
+If AI was not used, delete the section below.
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+
+## AI usage
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_task_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_task_issue.md
index 0580c16..b220cc6 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_task_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_task_issue.md
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ Keep it brief - a few sentences.
 -->
 
 **Complexity:** Low | Medium | High
+**Target branch:** <!-- e.g. develop, release-0.17.x -->
 
 ### Context
 
@@ -102,6 +103,29 @@ Links to documentation, code references, or relevant libraries.
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+
+If AI was used in preparing this issue, please fill in the section below.
+Our DEEP guidelines ask that when using AI you:
+
+  Disclose - Be open about when you've used AI for support.
+  Engage critically - Question what is generated. Verify claims and sources.
+  Edit - Digest and refine AI output rather than copy-pasting it.
+  Process sharing - Explain how you used the AI so others can learn.
+
+Examples of good disclosures:
+
+  "I used Gemini to help draft this issue from my rough notes. I edited
+  the description for accuracy, confirmed the reproduction steps myself,
+  and trimmed the verbose output."
+
+  "This is based on a Claude summary of clearinghouse feedback. I
+  cross-checked the key points against the original feedback and rewrote
+  the requirements in my own words."
+
+If AI was not used, delete the section below.
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+
+## AI usage
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_tracking_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_tracking_issue.md
index 740aa6c..c12bf39 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_tracking_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/technical_tracking_issue.md
@@ -53,6 +53,29 @@ Otherwise, leave testing guidance to individual task issues.
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+
+If AI was used in preparing this issue, please fill in the section below.
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+
+  Disclose - Be open about when you've used AI for support.
+  Engage critically - Question what is generated. Verify claims and sources.
+  Edit - Digest and refine AI output rather than copy-pasting it.
+  Process sharing - Explain how you used the AI so others can learn.
+
+Examples of good disclosures:
+
+  "I used Gemini to help draft this issue from my rough notes. I edited
+  the description for accuracy, confirmed the reproduction steps myself,
+  and trimmed the verbose output."
+
+  "This is based on a Claude summary of clearinghouse feedback. I
+  cross-checked the key points against the original feedback and rewrote
+  the requirements in my own words."
+
+If AI was not used, delete the section below.
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+
+## AI usage
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 07a4441..342a2dc 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -29,3 +29,32 @@
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+  unnecessary error handling, and verified the tests pass."
+
+  "I brainstormed the approach with Gemini, then had it write failing
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+  to generate the implementation. I refactored the output to reduce
+  verbosity and ran the full test suite."
+
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+
+## AI usage