How to Cite ChatGPT in Chicago Style

 

The Chicago Manual of Style provides guidelines for citation of various source types, including software. As AI models like ChatGPT become more prevalent, it’s necessary to understand how to cite them within the framework of the Chicago style properly.

In Chicago style, you will generally use a full note for the first citation of a source in your work and then a shortened note for subsequent citations of the same source. The full note includes most of the same elements as in APA or MLA style — the author, title, date, and URL.

Here’s an example of a full note citation for ChatGPT in Chicago style:
1. OpenAI, ChatGPT, 2020, https://www.openai.com/chatgpt/.
The number before the citation corresponds to the note number in the body of your text. Subsequent citations can be shortened to just the author’s name, the title, and the page number (if applicable):
2. OpenAI, ChatGPT.
Additional information would be required if ChatGPT were published in a more traditional format, like a book or journal article. However, the citation is fairly straightforward because its software is available online.

Remember that citation styles can vary based on the guidelines provided by your university, publication, or organization, so always double-check for any specific requirements.