Harvard referencing practice for AI generated content: a note

Harvard referencing practice for AI generated content: a note [information from perplexity.ai]

My question: "What are some of the ways to do citation and reference list format for AI generated contents that are considered as harvard referencing these days?"

The reply: "When referencing AI-generated content in Harvard style, there are several recommended approaches, as formal guidelines are still evolving. Here are the key methods based on recent guidance:

In-Text Citations

1. Personal Communication Style: If using AI-generated content as a tool to assist with your work, cite it as personal communication. For example:
   • (OpenAI's ChatGPT, 2023, pers. comm., 3 March) 
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2. Direct Reference: When referring to specific outputs from AI, you can mention the content directly in your text, e.g., "According to ChatGPT (2023), ...".

Reference List Format

1. General Structure: When creating a reference entry for AI tools, credit the creator of the AI as the author. The format typically includes:
   • Author (Year). Title of software program (Version) [Format], Publisher. Accessed Day Month Year. Available at: URL.
   • Example: OpenAI (2023). ChatGPT (Oct. 20 version) [Large language model], accessed 20 October 2023. Available at: https://chat.openai.com/share/ 
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2. Without Shareable URL: If no shareable URL is available, you may include a note in an appendix explaining the AI-generated content and refer to it in your citations:
   • Example Reference: Explain why the sky is blue (2024). ChatGPT (GPT-4). 8 July. Available at: [URL] 
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Acknowledgment

In addition to formal citations, it's advisable to acknowledge the use of AI tools in your work. This acknowledgment can be placed in a section similar to a "methods" section or between the title and introduction of your paper:

• "This information was generated using OpenAI's ChatGPT" 
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Important Considerations

• Verification of Sources: Always verify any references or citations provided by AI tools, as they may not be accurate or real 
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• Departmental Guidelines: Check with your academic department for specific requirements regarding the citation of AI-generated content, as practices may vary 
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By following these formats and guidelines, you can appropriately reference AI-generated content while adhering to Harvard referencing standards."

Reference: a collection of blog notes on using chatgpt for research purpose.