How to Cite ChatGPT and Other AI Tools in APA 7th edition

Text or other content from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot and other AI tools.

Example in APA 7th edition

OpenAI. (2024, September 23). Nature theme in Mansfield Park [Generative AI chat]. ChatGPT. https://chatgpt.com/share/66f1b0a0-d704-8000-be9a-85f53c850607
In-text (OpenAI, 2024)

To cite the tool itself, as when AI helped you edit your own writing, leave Chat Title empty. APA leaves the prompt out of the reference. How to cite AI in APA

What APA 7th edition includes

These are the details of the example above that the style prints, so they are the ones to collect for your own source.

  • AI Tool
  • Company
  • Chat Title
  • Date of the Chat
  • Link

Use Share in the AI tool to get a link to the chat, and note the date, the model and your prompt. Keep the chat: deleting it breaks the link.

The formatting comes from the style's own file, so check the finer points against your guide. What to check by hand in APA 7th edition.

ChatGPT and Other AI Tools in other styles

MLA 9th edition Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography) Harvard (Cite Them Right 12th edition) IEEE Vancouver

Other sources in APA 7th edition

Website Book Journal Article Newspaper Article Book Chapter Thesis/Dissertation Report Video Podcast/Broadcast Magazine Article Software Dataset Patent Legal Case Legislation Bill Regulation Hearing Standard Treaty Conference Paper Manuscript Review Book Review Classic Work Reference Entry Dictionary Entry Encyclopedia Entry Periodical Collection Interview Speech Song Musical Score Graphic Figure Map Performance Event Pamphlet Preprint Document Post Blog Post Personal Communication