Generative Artificial Intelligence, or genAI is increasing exponentially and new products are becoming available regularly - ChatGPT, Google's Bard, Edge's Bing are popular examples.
Referencing for genAI is evolving and so is likely to change over time.
If your lecturer allows you to use genAI in your assignment, it should also be referenced.
Remember that content created using genAI may be inaccurate or unreliable and you should confirm content using other resources.
To reference, use the following layout:
In-text
(OpenAI, 2023)
e.g. "Whether cats or dogs are better is subjective and depends on personal preferences and circumstances" (OpenAI, 2023).
Reference list
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (May 15 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
Remember: ask your lecturer if you're allowed to use generative AI in your assignment before using it!
Anti-plagiarism tools can detect generative AI so you want to make sure you're doing the right thing.
And since generative AI is continually changing, please check back here as APA referencing guidelines may change.