Mapping Why and How Developers Share AI-Generated Conversations on GitHub

This study investigates how and why developers share ChatGPT conversations within GitHub pull requests and issues. By analyzing 250 instances across open-source projects, it identifies key motivations such as referencing AI-generated solutions, supporting claims, and illustrating examples. The findings reveal clear role-based patterns—authors tend to cite ChatGPT as a source of implemented solutions, while reviewers use it to propose alternatives or back up feedback. Ultimately, the research highlights how conversational AI like ChatGPT is quietly transforming collaborative coding, decision-making, and transparency within developer ecosystems.