AI Tools, like ChatGPT or DALL-E, are increasingly used in research and writing. These AI tools do not produce traditional "authored" content, their citation requires specific considerations.
Below are output styles providing guidance on how to cite AI-generated information.
Format:
OpenAI. (Year). Title or description of output [Generative AI tool]. Retrieved Date, from URL.
Example:
OpenAI. (2024). Response generated to the query "Explain how to cite AI-generated content" [Generative AI tool]. Retrieved December 3, 2024. from http://chat.openai.com/.
For more information on how to cite ChatGPT generated information see this link.
AI Tools as Software (Shareable URL)
Example:
In-text citation: (Perplexity, 2024)
Example:
Perplexity. 2024. Perplexity response to the prompt: “What is the significance of the green light in the Great Gatsby?” [Large language model]. Standard version. Available: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-is-the-significance-of-th-_HkX0PAOTrK6JNmgs6nuUw#0 [2025, January 25].
AI Tools as Software (Non-shareable URL)
In-text citation: (OpenAI, 2024)
Example:
OpenAI. 2024. ChatGPT response to the prompt: "What are the prominent themes in Emily Dickinson's poetry?" [Large language model]. Version 3.5. Available: https://chat.openai.com/ [2025, January 25]. See Appendix A for the transcript.
Format:
"Title or Description of Output." Tool Name, Version, Developer, Date of Interaction, URL.
Example:
"Explanation of AI citation formats." ChatGPT, OpenAI, 3 Dec. 2024, http://chat.openai.com/.
For more information on how to cite ChatGPT generated information see this link.
Format:
(Notes and Bibliography)
Example:
OpenAI. "Response to the query 'Explain how to cite AI-generated content." ChatGPT. December 3, 2024. http://chat.openai.com/.