bibliottHow to Cite Gemini in Chicago 17th edition
Official The Chicago Manual of Style guidance for generative AI, applied to Gemini (Google). Format, in-text citation, and a copy-ready example.
About Gemini
Gemini (formerly Bard) is Google's AI assistant. Citation conventions mirror ChatGPT: Google is the publisher, Gemini the work title, and the model version belongs in the citation.
Chicago format for Gemini
Text generated by Gemini, Google, Date, URL.
Text generated by Gemini (1.5 Pro), Google, May 7, 2024, https://gemini.google.com.
Handling the prompt
Footnote-only convention.
Information to capture before citing
Google is the publisher; Gemini is the work title.
Use the public model name as known (Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini Advanced, etc.).
Include the prompt and the date.
gemini.google.com is the canonical URL even though responses aren't retrievable.
Recoverability of Gemini responses
Gemini responses are not retrievable by URL. Save the response in your draft folder.
Cite Gemini in another style
Citing Gemini — FAQ
Yes. The Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition) has explicit guidance for AI-generated content. Treat Google as the publisher and Gemini as the work. Always check whether your instructor or journal accepts AI-generated material as a source — many require disclosure.
Gemini responses are not retrievable by URL. Save the response in your draft folder.
Footnote-only convention.
Cite the version you used. Gemini typically displays the model name (Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Flash) in the interface. If the version isn't shown, cite the date of your conversation — that's enough for most styles.
Not when properly disclosed and cited. Most universities now allow AI assistance with attribution; a few require explicit instructor permission. Always check your course or institutional policy before submitting AI-assisted work.