How do I cite generative AI?
Want to make sure you're not plagiarizing a machine?
Answer
Yes, you should make sure to cite any words that are not your own, even if it was ChatGPT that pulled them up. The three major citation styles have issued guidance about how to cite generative AI.
Examples by Style
APA, 7th ed.
In text
When asked to develop a multicourse fusion menu where each course fused different cuisines and one cuisine between two courses be shared, ChatGPT recommended Mexican/Thai, Thai/Indian, Indian/Vietnamese, Vietnamese/French (OpenAI, 2023).
In reference list
References
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (July 18 version) [Large Language Model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
Chicago Style, 2023 Updated
In text
When asked to develop a multicourse fusion menu where each course fused different cuisines and one cuisine between two courses be shared, ChatGPT recommended Mexican/Thai, Thai/Indian, Indian/Vietnamese, Vietnamese/French.¹
¹Text generated by ChatGPT, OpenAI, July 18, 2023, https://chat.openai.com/chat
In Bibliography
Do not include in the bibliography unless citing a shareable permalink.
MLA, 9th ed
In text
When asked to develop a multicourse fusion menu where each course fused different cuisines and one cuisine style be shared between adjacent courses, ChatGPT recommended Mexican/Thai, Thai/Indian, Indian/Vietnamese, Vietnamese/French ("You're an expert chef").
In works cited
Works Cited
"You're an expert chef. Design a 4-course menu fusing different cuisines where adjacent dishes share at least one cuisine style" prompt. ChatGPT, 30 Jun edition, OpenAI, 18 Jul. 2023, chat.openai.com/chat.