How to Cite ChatGPT or another AI Tool

APA cites the company and the model version; MLA and Chicago cite the prompt you typed. Check your course's AI policy first. Examples for APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver, AMA, ACS, Nature, ASA, APSA, OSCOLA, the Bluebook and AGLC4 are below, each produced by the generator itself.

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APA 7th edition

References entry

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

In-text citation

(OpenAI, 2023)
MLA 9th edition

Works Cited entry

“Is the Left Brain Right Brain Divide Real or a Metaphor?” ChatGPT, Mar 14 version, OpenAI, 14 Mar. 2023, https://chat.openai.com/chat.

In-text citation

(“Is the Left Brain Right Brain Divide Real or a Metaphor?”)
Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

Bibliography entry

OpenAI. “Is the Left Brain Right Brain Divide Real or a Metaphor?” Mar 14 version. ChatGPT, March 14, 2023. https://chat.openai.com/chat.

Footnote

“Is the Left Brain Right Brain Divide Real or a Metaphor?,” Mar 14 version, ChatGPT, OpenAI, March 14, 2023, https://chat.openai.com/chat.

Later footnotes

OpenAI, “Is the Left Brain Right Brain Divide Real or a Metaphor?”
Chicago 18th edition (author-date)

References entry

OpenAI. 2023. “Is the Left Brain Right Brain Divide Real or a Metaphor?” Mar 14 version. ChatGPT, March 14. https://chat.openai.com/chat.

In-text citation

(OpenAI 2023)
Harvard (Cite Them Right)

Reference list entry

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

In-text citation

(OpenAI, 2023)
IEEE

References entry

[1] OpenAI, ChatGPT. (Mar. 14, 2023). Large language model. [Online]. Available: https://chat.openai.com/chat

In-text citation

[1]
Vancouver (NLM)

References entry

1. OpenAI. ChatGPT [Large language model] [Internet]. Mar 14 version. 2023. Available from: https://chat.openai.com/chat

In-text citation

(1)
AMA 11th edition

References entry

1. OpenAI. ChatGPT. Published online March 14, 2023. https://chat.openai.com/chat

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1
ACS

References entry

(1) OpenAI. ChatGPT, 2023. https://chat.openai.com/chat

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1
Nature

References entry

1. OpenAI. ChatGPT. (2023).

In-text citation

1
ASA 7th edition

References entry

OpenAI. 2023. ChatGPT [computer program]. Version Mar 14. https://chat.openai.com/chat.

In-text citation

(OpenAI 2023)
APSA

Reference List entry

OpenAI. 2023. “ChatGPT.” https://chat.openai.com/chat.

In-text citation

(OpenAI 2023)
OSCOLA

Bibliography entry

OpenAI, ‘ChatGPT’ <https://chat.openai.com/chat>

Footnote

OpenAI, ‘ChatGPT’ <https://chat.openai.com/chat>.

Later footnotes

OpenAI (n 1).
Bluebook

Bibliography entry

OpenAI, ChatGPT, (Mar 14 version ed. 2023), https://chat.openai.com/chat.

Footnote

OpenAI, ChatGPT, (Mar 14 version ed. 2023), https://chat.openai.com/chat.

Later footnotes

OpenAI, supra note 1.
AGLC4

Bibliography entry

OpenAI, ChatGPT (Large language model, Mar 14 version, 14 March 2023) <https://chat.openai.com/chat>

Footnote

OpenAI, ChatGPT (Large language model, Mar 14 version, 14 March 2023) <https://chat.openai.com/chat>.

Later footnotes

OpenAI (n 1).

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    • The version is the model name shown in the tool, such as GPT-4o or Claude.
    • Use a share link to the conversation as the URL when the tool offers one.

    Required in most styles: company, date of the conversation, tool name, url.

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    What do I need to cite ChatGPT or another AI tool?

    At minimum: company, date of the conversation, tool name, url. The version is the model name shown in the tool, such as GPT-4o or Claude. Use a share link to the conversation as the URL when the tool offers one.

    Is this free?

    Yes. No account and no limit. Your bibliography is saved in this browser only, and you can export it to Word, BibTeX, RIS or CSL-JSON.

    Citations are formatted by citeproc-js by Frank Bennett (CPAL-1.0, or AGPL-1.0), the engine behind Zotero and Mendeley, running the official Citation Style Language styles (10,863 styles, commit 2e93558) and locales (commit a89adec), used under CC BY-SA 3.0. AGLC4 citations use the LexIntellect AGLC4 engine, checked against the Guide's worked examples. Always check a citation against the manual or your institution's guide before you submit.