Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Learning and Discovery: Citing EDU AI Tools

This is a resource to guide users in citing AI tools, whether they are free or paid versions, for commonly used scholarly style manuals. For example, for ChatGPT, the free and pro versions are known as ChatGPT, whereas the ISMMS-licensed tool is known as ChatGPT Edu. The educational version of Google Gemini is known as Google Gemini for Education.

Note: Citation guidance for publishing may not distinguish different versions of AI tools. Since there are educational versions available, we want to help you make it clear which version was used. Therefore, we provide Mount Sinai-specific examples for ChatGPT Edu and Google Gemini for Education in each of the styles below.

When citing AI tools, specify both the model (the AI behind the chatbot) and the version (ChatGPT, ChatGPT Edu), as this impacts how responses are generated. The screenshot below displays some of the models that are available through an ISMMS-licensed account.

This screenshot displays some of the models available for Google Gemini for Education.

• Specify the exact tasks the AI tool is used for (e.g., literature summarization, data extraction).
• Establish boundaries for its use, distinguishing when human expertise is required.
• Describe how the tools is used in the Methods or comparable section. 
• Provide your prompt and any relevant text from the output.
• Note: Quoting AI tool text is considered similar to sharing an algorithm's output.

The AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition, provides specific guidance on using and citing artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. According to Section 5.1.12, AI tools should not be listed as authors in scholarly works or included in the reference list. Instead, any use of AI in the creation or editing of content should be disclosed in the Acknowledgment or Methods sections. 

Section 5.2.1.1 recommends that authors include details such as: 

• The name of the AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) 

• The version used [Note: version used should include the specific tool version and the model, e.g. ChatGPT Edu model o1 or Gemini Flash 2.5]

• The manufacturer (e.g., OpenAI or Google) 

• A description of how the AI was used in generating or editing content 

An example acknowledgment for general ChatGPT: 

"ChatGPT (OpenAI, version 4o, accessed February 10, 2025) was employed to suggest relevant search terms and possible sources for literature review, with final searches conducted manually in academic databases."

An example for ChatGPT Edu @ ISMMS:

"ChatGPT Edu (OpenAI, version 4o, accessed February 10, 2025) was employed to suggest relevant search terms and possible sources for literature review, with final searches conducted manually in academic databases."

An example for general Google Gemini:

"Gemini (Google, version 2.5 Flash, accessed February 10, 2025) was employed to suggest relevant search terms and possible sources for literature review, with final searches conducted manually in academic databases."

An example for Google Gemini for Education:

"Gemini for Education (Google, version 2.5 Flash, accessed February 10, 2025) was employed to suggest relevant search terms and possible sources for literature review, with final searches conducted manually in academic databases."

An APA citation for AI tools should include the name of the AI research and deployment company, year (of version), title, and source. 

Title should include the version and model used if multiple models are available within the product. 

Template for reference list entry:

OpenAI. (YYYY). ChatGPT Edu model GPT-4o. [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

For ChatGPT in general:

OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT model 3.5 [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

For ChatGPT Edu at ISMMS:

OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT Edu model GPT-4o [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

For Gemini in general: 

Google. (2025). Gemini model 2.5 Flash [Large language model]. https://gemini.google.com

For Gemini for Education: 

Google. (2025). Gemini for Education model 2.5 Flash [Large language model]. https://gemini.google.com

Example of in-text citations:

• Parenthetical citation: (OpenAI, 2025)
• Narrative citation: Google (2025)

Vancouver Style editors have not yet issued official guidelines on citing generative AI. However, based on citation practices for personal communications and software, the preexisting guidelines that align closest with AI-generated content, the following formats are recommended for citing in Vancouver style:

Citing as Personal Communications:

Personal communications, such as emails, interviews, or informal text are typically cited in-text only and not included in the reference list in Vancouver Style.

In-text citation example:

(ChatGPT Edu response, OpenAI, February 10, 2025)

or

According to ChatGPT Edu-generated response (OpenAI, February 10, 2025), [concept] is widely discussed in recent studies on [topic].

Citing as Software:

Software citation template:

#. Rightsholder. Application title. Model number [software]. [cited YYYY Mon DD]. Available from: URL.

For ChatGPT in general:

1. OpenAI. ChatGPT. Model 3.5 [software]. [cited 2025 Feb 10]. Available from: https://chat.openai.com

For ChatGPT Edu at ISMMS:

2. OpenAI. ChatGPT Edu. Model GPT-4o [software]. [cited 2025 Feb 10]. Available from: https://chat.openai.com

For Google Gemini:

3. Google. Google Gemini. Model 2.5 Flash [software]. [cited 2025 Nov 7]. Available from: https://gemini.google.com

For Google Gemini for Education:

4. Google. Google Gemini for Education. Model 2.5 Flash [software]. [cited 2025 Nov 7]. Available from: https://gemini.google.com