diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
index 25f6404..78660b5 100644
--- a/.github/CODEOWNERS
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@@ -1 +1,7 @@
+# Default to requesting pull request reviews from the Heroku Languages team.
 * @heroku/languages
+
+# However, request review from the language owner instead for files that are updated
+# by Dependabot or release automation, to reduce team review request noise.
+CHANGELOG.md @Malax
+Gemfile.lock @Malax