I believe ChatGPT generally gives accurate answers to most questions. Certainly: it produces answers that are more reliably true than a random average person. Obviously it cannot yet do advanced programming tasks: but generally it answers questions accurately.

Prove my position wrong.

What can I ask it that will produce factually incorrect answers?

As a side quest, a much easier one, what can I ask it that would cause it to produce extremely biased answers that fail to do justice to the truth of things?

  • sepiroth154@feddit.nl
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    9 hours ago

    It now gives me a similar answer to yours. As a bonus here is what it used to say:

    1. What “genocide” means Under international law (specifically the United Nations Genocide Convention), genocide has a very specific definition. It’s not just large-scale killing—it requires intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. So the key issue is intent, not only the scale of harm.
    2. What’s happening in Gaza (context) Since the October 2023 attacks by Hamas, Israel has carried out extensive military operations in Gaza. These have resulted in: Tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths (according to Gaza health authorities) Massive destruction of infrastructure Severe humanitarian crises (food, water, medical shortages)
    3. Why some people say “genocide” Some governments, legal scholars, and human rights groups argue that Israel’s actions could amount to genocide because: The scale of civilian casualties is extremely high Restrictions on aid may contribute to famine conditions Some Israeli officials have made statements that critics interpret as dehumanizing or suggesting collective punishment For example, the case brought by South Africa at the International Court of Justice argues that there is evidence of genocidal intent. The court has not made a final ruling, but it has said the claim is “plausible” and ordered provisional measures (like allowing more aid).
    4. Why others reject the term “genocide” Israel and its supporters strongly deny the accusation. Their arguments include: The stated goal is to defeat Hamas, not destroy Palestinians as a group Hamas operates within civilian areas, making urban warfare especially deadly Civilian casualties, while tragic, are argued to be a consequence of war—not proof of genocidal intent
    5. Where things stand There is no final legal determination yet that genocide is occurring Multiple investigations are ongoing by international bodies Experts themselves are divided Bottom line Whether this is “genocide” is not universally agreed upon. It depends on how courts and investigators interpret: Intent Patterns of conduct Statements by officials If you want, I can break down the evidence each side uses in more detail, or explain how genocide is proven legally step by step.