You may need to cite AI or include a disclosure statement about how you used it in your assignment.
AI is a source of information and to include any content from it without disclosing it is a form of dishonesty. In the context of academic writing, it is a form of academic dishonesty or plagiarism.
Pro Tips for When to Disclose or Cite Generative AI:
Cite AI’s output directly only if you are using it for a paper specifically on AI (such as “the limitations of generative AI”). You can use and cite some of AI’s responses as evidence on a paper about generative AI. See the "Citing Generative AI (Such as ChatGPT)" section within APA: Citing Within Your Paper.
Do not cite AI as if it is an author when using it as a source of information. If AI provides a source in their response to your question, locate that source to verify it exists and cite that author directly if it is a reliable source. If no source is provided by AI, locate a reliable source to verify the information and then use and cite that source. See Verifying Information & Sources from AI.
You should include a disclosure statement if you use AI during the pre-development process to help you narrow your topic, identify ideas, develop an outline, or for revising and editing your work. See section below. You do not need to include the use of grammar-checking tools, citation generators, or plagiarism detectors within a disclosure statement.
Where & how to include a disclosure statement:
Include a disclosure statement at the end of your paper, PowerPoint, etc. before your list of references. If you are a doctoral student writing your dissertation or applied doctoral project, the disclosure statement should be included within your Methodology chapter or section. Do not include AI within your list of references. State how, when, and to what extent AI was used in your research or writing process. For example: "I used ChatGPT to narrow my topic and to generate some key topics for this paper."
Remember, using AI to write any part of your paper for you is an example of plagiarism and academic dishonesty even if you cite it or disclose it. Do not use AI in this way. See Including Your Originality When Collaborating with AI.
Your instructor may not allow the use of AI for coursework. It is your responsibility to follow any policies posted within your course.