How do I cite answers given by ChatGPT using AMA style, if used for purposes approved by the University?

The AMA Manual of Style has released new guidelines on citing and referencing generative AI in research publications

Section 5.2.1.1, Acknowledgment of Use of Artificial Intelligence and Language Models in Writing and Editing, outlines the new JAMA Network policy requiring authors to disclose any use of AI or similar tools in creating or editing their manuscripts

Section 5.1.12 Use of Artifical Intelligence and Language Models, prohibits the use of artificial intelligence or similar technologies/tools as  authors.

Refer to the AMA Referencing Guide for more details. The link is provided below.

Students must confirm whether the use of generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) has been explicitly allowed or required in your assessment task and how you may use it. Using Gen-AI to complete your assessment without explicit authorisation is a breach of academic integrity under University policy. 

Minimum information needed:

• Name of the AI Tool

• Type of communication (response to a question, online chat)

• Date (Month, Day, Year) 

Important notes:

• Create in-text reference

• No reference list entry

• Include acknowledgement after the reference list detailing how the AI tool was used.

In-text reference

(Name of AI Tool, type of communication, Month DD, YYYY)

...(ChatGPT, response to question from author, April 06, 2023)

In an online chat with ChatGPT (April 06, 2023) ...

In response to the question ..., ChatGPT (April 06, 2023) gave the following response ...

Acknowledgement (Appendix)

Include a record of each question/ prompt, the date and the response in an appendix after the reference list. See example in the AMA Referencing Guide. The link is provided below