bibliottHow to Cite Gemini in MLA 9th edition
Official Modern Language Association 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.
MLA format for Gemini
"Prompt." Gemini, Model version, Google, Day Month Year, URL.
"Explain quantum entanglement to a high-school student" prompt. Gemini, 1.5 Pro, Google, 7 May 2024, gemini.google.com.
Handling the prompt
Prompt as title.
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. Modern Language Association (9th 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.
Prompt as title.
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.