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APA citation style - 7th edition

Generative AI (eg., ChatGPT)

Format:

Author of AI model used. (Year of AI model used). Name of AI model used (Version of AI model used) [Type or description of AI model used]. Web address of AI model used

Example:

OpenAI. (2023).ChatGPT (May 24 version) [Large language model] https://chat.openai.com/

If you wish, the full transcript of the prompt and the AI’s response can be included in an appendix or other supplementary materials.

The How to cite ChatGPT post on the APA Style Blog has more information.

Note: Methods of citing materials generated by artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are rapidly changing. Check with your course instructor or thesis supervisor before using or citing material generated by AI tools. You should also check whether the tool you’re using has terms of use or guidelines on how to credit use of the tool (for example, from OpenAI).

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