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MLA Generative AI (ChatGPT)

General guidance:

Do not cite the AI tool as an author, but as a tool used to edit, translate, summarize, or other.
Do not trust the AI tool to provide citations, as these tools often create false citations to make it look like it used scholarly sources in creating a response or summary.

We recommend you read the following resources on how to cite use of generative AI in your work:

How do I cite generative AI in MLA style?
Thorough post describing how to address use of generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT) in your work.
Student Guide to AI Literacy
A guide to understanding AI, including ethical considerations. From MLA Style Center.
Tutorial: Student Guide to AI
Tutorial from Credo Instruct that guides students in use of generative AI in your courses.

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