I firmly believe that AI is being used to train kids what to think. So I am always looking to see what it says about controversial topics (it never fails to disappoint). Here is what it said when I asked why many people do a Princess Bride with the with word 'Fascist'. (i.e "you use that word, i don't think it means what you think it means") ....

There is no definitive answer to why some people do not use the word fascist correctly anymore, but here are some possible reasons:

• The word fascist has been used as a political insult or a rhetorical device to discredit or demonize opponents, especially those who are perceived as authoritarian, intolerant, or oppressive. This can dilute or distort the original meaning of the word, which refers to a specific historical and ideological phenomenon that emerged in the early 20th century in Europe and was characterized by a dictatorial leader, a centralized autocratic government, a cult of personality, a glorification of violence, a belief in a natural social hierarchy, a rejection of democracy and liberalism, and a strong nationalism that often involved racism and xenophobia¹²³.
• The word fascist has been applied to a wide range of political movements, regimes, and groups that may share some similarities or influences with fascism, but also have significant differences or variations. For example, some scholars and commentators have used the terms neo-fascism, post-fascism, crypto-fascism, clerical fascism, eco-fascism, and radical right to describe contemporary phenomena that have fascist elements or tendencies, but also have distinct features or contexts that make them different from classical fascism¹² . This can create confusion or controversy over the definition and scope of the word fascist, and whether it is appropriate or accurate to use it in certain cases.
• The word fascist has been challenged or contested by some of the people or groups who have been labeled as such, either by denying, rejecting, or redefining the term. For example, some of the original fascists, such as Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler, did not always use or accept the word fascist to describe themselves or their ideologies, and sometimes preferred other terms, such as national socialism, corporatism, or fascism with a human face¹² . Similarly, some of the modern groups or individuals who have been accused of being fascists, such as white supremacists, neo-Nazis, or alt-right, may not identify or associate themselves with the word fascist, and may use alternative or euphemistic terms, such as white nationalism, identitarianism, or patriotism² . This can create ambiguity or inconsistency over the meaning and usage of the word fascist, and whether it reflects the self-understanding or the external perception of the people or groups involved..

Source: Conversation with Bing, 20/11/2023 (1) Fascism - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism. (2) Fascism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascism. (3) FASCIST Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fascist. (4) Getty Images. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/the-swastika-at-the-parade-of-the-political-administrators-news-photo/2636772.