How to Cite Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Do I need to cite content generated by artificial intelligence?

Yes. Whenever using information or ideas from any source, including AI, you need to include a citation. This allows readers to see and evaluate your information sources. 

Please note:

• Representing content generated by artificial intelligence as your own is a violation of UWW's Academic Misconduct policy
• Confirm that your instructor allows AI tools like ChatGPT to help complete your assignments

As of August 2023, the following are the recommendations from the major citation styles for citing  Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT. Since this technology is still under development, these recommendations are subject to change. 

Key Elements

1. Prompt
2. AI Tool
3. Version
4. AI Tool publisher
5. Date accessed
6. Tool URL (no http)

Key Elements

1. AI tool publisher
2. Year: This is the year of the AI tool version you used, not the date the response was generated.
3. AI tool title
4. Version
5. AI format: Use [Large language model]
6. Tool URL (not the URL for the prompt)

See the APA Style Blog for additional guidance.

In-text Citation

Parenthetical citation: (OpenAI, 2023)

Narrative citation: OpenAI (2023)

The in-text citations and references above are adapted from the reference template for software in Section 10.10 of the Publication Manual (American Psychological Association, 2020, Chapter 10).

Examples in this guide are provided for footnote citations (N) and bibliography (B). If you cite one source multiple times, you may use shortened notes for citations after the first one -- see directions here.

Generative Artificial Intelligence when prompt is mentioned in the text

N: Cite AI text only in footnotes. Include the name of the tool, the tool publisher, date the text was generated, and the tool URL.

Generative Artificial Intelligence when prompt is not mentioned in the text

N: Cite AI text only in footnotes. Include the name of the tool, the prompt, the tool publisher, date the text was generated, and the tool URL.

See the Chicago Manual of Style Q&A for additional guidance.