Citation Resources: Do I need to cite Generative AI such as ChatGPT?

Yes, it is best practice to cite any information pulled from another source, that isn't common knowledge, or your original thought.

Review Dartmouth's guidance on sources and citations, and work with your instructor to determine course specific requirements for citing generative AI. 

Many styles are still developing their guidelines for citing ChatGPT or other generative AI. Content from generative AI is a nonrecoverable source as it can't be retrieved, linked, or even regenerated.

We recommend that you check your required style guide for the most updated information. If no information is provided, follow the examples provided below.

Example of the reference and in-text citations for ChatGPT are formatted as follows:

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

• Parenthetical citation: (OpenAI, 2023)
• Narrative citation: OpenAI (2023)

Example of the reference and in-text citations for ChatGPT are formatted as follows:

"Text of your prompt" prompt. ChatGPT, 13 Feb. version, OpenAI, 8 Mar. 2023, chat.openai.com/chat.

• Works Cited example: "Tell me about confirmation bias" prompt. ChatGPT, 12 Apr. version, OpenAI, 12 Apr. 2023, chat.openai.com/chat.
• In-text citation: ("Tell me about")

Example: Chicago ChatGPT footnote citation

1. ChatGPT, response to "Explain how to make pizza dough from common household ingredients," OpenAI, March 7, 2023.