GitHub gives maintainers a throttle for the AI pull request surge

GitHub has introduced a new feature allowing open source maintainers to set limits on the number of concurrent pull requests (PRs) from outside contributors, addressing the surge in low-quality contributions driven by AI-generated code. This feature provides a middle ground between fully open and restricted PRs, giving maintainers more control over their repositories and helping them manage the increased volume of contributions without overwhelming their review systems. The change is part of a broader effort by GitHub to support maintainers with tools and updates that improve the efficiency and quality of code review processes, including enhancements to PR dashboards, contributor tracking, and moderation capabilities. This initiative responds to ongoing community requests for better PR management, acknowledging the growing tension between abundant code creation and the limited capacity for human review, and aims to balance open source collaboration with necessary boundaries for maintainers.

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