Jon Waldman

Here is an example of a fake AI-generated image that not only presents a fake representation of the site of the former camp (the gates of Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II-Birkenau together), but also a fake portrait of a well-known Survivor, Eva Moses Kor. Sadly, Facebook allows such a form of disinformation. By failing to respond to the spread of fake, AI-generated images and videos of Auschwitz and other Holocaust-related sites, social platforms are contributing to the spread of historical distortion. We believe platforms should take responsibility by actively moderating such content, and, if not stopping it, clearly flagging fabricated images and videos. Memory and historical truth deserve stronger protection. This matters because such content does not merely falsify history. SUCH AI-FAKE CONTENT ACTIVELY HARASSES THE MEMORY OF VICTIMS. Today, when users search for “Auschwitz” on Facebook, an increasing number of results consist of fabricated, AI-generated videos rather than authentic historical documentation. By allowing these distortions to surface, circulate, and gain visibility, Meta directly contributes to the erosion of factual understanding of the complex history of Auschwitz, which we try to protect.