AI Content on Medium. Why???… I Asked ChatGPT, “Why Palestine and Israel War?” This is what I got…

Below the line is the exact, unedited answer I got off ChatGPT when prompted with the simple question as to “Why Palestine and Israel War”.

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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a complex and long-standing geopolitical issue with deep historical, religious, and political roots. The conflict involves a tapestry of competing national aspirations and claims to territory by Israelis and Palestinians. While summarizing the conflict is challenging due to its multifaceted nature here are key factors contributing to the conflict:

1.Historical Background:

• British Mandate: The British Mandate for Palestine, established after World War I, fueled tensions as Jewish immigration increased.
• Zionism: The Zionist movement sought to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine, leading to increased Jewish immigration.

2.Partition and Statehood:

• UN Partition Plan (1947): The UN proposed dividing Palestine into Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem as an international city. The plan was accepted by Jews but rejected by Arab leaders.
• Establishment of Israel (1948): Israel declared independence, leading to the Arab-Israeli War. Arab nations opposed the creation of Israel.

3.Refugee Issue:

• Palestinian Displacement: Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced during the 1948 war, leading to the Palestinian refugee issue.
• Right of Return: Palestinians demand the right of return for refugees, a key point of contention in peace talks.

4.Wars and Occupations:

• 1967 Six-Day War: Israel occupied the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Gaza Strip, Sinai, and Golan Heights.
• 1973 Yom Kippur War: Arab states launched a surprise attack but did not alter the status quo significantly.

5.Peace Processes:

• Oslo Accords (1990s): Attempts at peace negotiations resulted in limited self-rule for Palestinians in parts of the West Bank and Gaza.
• Camp David Summit (2000): Failed talks on issues like borders, refugees, and Jerusalem.
• Annapolis Conference (2007): Another attempt at peace, but no comprehensive agreement was reached.

6.Settlements and Occupation:

• Israeli Settlements: Construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank has been a major source of tension.
• Occupation: The continued Israeli military occupation of Palestinian territories is a central issue.

7.Religious and Cultural Significance:

• Jerusalem: The city is sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, making its status a contentious issue.

8.Security Concerns:

• Terrorism and Violence: Both Israelis and Palestinians have experienced acts of terrorism and violence, contributing to mutual mistrust.

Efforts to find a lasting solution, establish a two-state solution, or address the grievances of both parties have faced numerous challenges. International actors, including the United Nations and various countries, continue to be involved in diplomatic efforts to bring about a resolution to the complex nature of the ongoing conflict. The situation remains fluid and colored by multiple complex and multifaceted narratives. A series of political developments can occur that continue to shape and influence the dynamics of the conflict.

Now then, how familiar to Medium readers does that all sound. How many articles have you read lately which read just like that, bullet points, colourful tapestries and all.

There is no analysis. There is no complex or nuanced multi-faceted substance to the dullness of the piece. It’s a bloody netbot answering questions based on Google and AI research and LLM. I’d say it has bias too. A bloody robot doing a very broad but shallow search with no sources provided at all.

Oh but the language. The syntax. The use of the same academically redundant phraseology.

I’m not saying that it isn’t acceptable to use AI to source a few facts, what I am saying though is please, don’t cut and paste the whole response to your question into your article and then publish. It makes you look like a fool stuck in a colourful multifaceted tapestry.

Do some bloody research…!

Really. Not good at all. So please, give it a rest eh…