Content generated by AI is nonrecoverable; it cannot be retrieved or linked to later, therefore it must be cited differently as shown below. The examples below are how to cite ChatGPT in the citation styles of APA, Chicago, and MLA.
In-text: (Open AI, 2023)
Reference list: OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
In-text: (ChatGPT, March 7, 2023).
Reference list: not needed because it cites only in-text.
In-text: (paraphrased from ChatGPT) or (generated by ChatGPT).
Works Cited list: "Describe the symbolism of the green light in the book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald" prompt. ChatGPT, 13 Feb. version, OpenAI, 8 Mar. 2023, chat.openai.com/chat