How to cite ChatGPT in APA format?

Do you think ChatGPT citations will become more standardized soon? Seems like it's needed as AI use grows.

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In my last paper I just cited it as 'OpenAI’s ChatGPT (personal communication, date)' and it worked fine.

Honestly, I wasn't sure either but I ended up treating ChatGPT like a software or app, mentioning the version and company in the reference list.

I tried to put ChatGPT in the reference list but my professor told me to remove it and only cite it in text.

Remember to keep a record of your ChatGPT sessions if you want to back up your citations later.

Some folks suggest including a description like ‘AI language model’ in the citation too, to clarify what ChatGPT is.

I think as AI tools become common, citation styles will include them officially soon, just gotta wait.

I found that some journals are still unsure how to handle AI citations, so always check with your professor or editor just in case.

Just wanted to add that if you quote ChatGPT outputs, you should mention the prompt and date in your citation to keep it clear.

I've seen people treating it like personal communication since ChatGPT doesn't have a retrievable source. So just cite it in text and no reference list.

I've read that APA advises to cite ChatGPT as a personal communication because it can't be retrieved later. So no reference entry, only in-text citation.

Anyone knows if there's a difference in citing ChatGPT for published papers vs. informal blog posts?

I've seen some people mention the date and version of ChatGPT in citations to be more precise.