Do I have to cite AI sources?

 

 


Answer

Do I need to cite AI?

Yes, you should cite all information you get from an external source, including information from GenAI sources such as Google Gemini and ChatGPT. 


Citing AI in APA

General format

Author of the model . (Year of the version). Program Name (Month Day Version) [Additional description]. URL

Citation

OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

In-text citation

(OpenAI, 2023)


Citing AI in MLA

General format

“Text of prompt” prompt. ChatGPT, Day Month version, OpenAI, Day Month Year, URL

Citation

“What is Human Relations Theory” prompt. ChatGPT, 13 Feb. version, OpenAI, 16 Feb. 2023, https://chat.openai.com/chat

In-text citation

("What is Human Relations Theory")


Citing AI in Chicago

Cite AI as a footnote: 

1. Text generated by ChatGPT, March 31, 2023, OpenAI, https://chat.openai.com.

 

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