Holocaust Survivors Share Memories Through AI at New York Museum

Holocaust survivors have entrusted their powerful stories to artificial intelligence in a groundbreaking project at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York. The initiative, titled "Tell The World," involves ten survivors who participated in extensive interviews, allowing future visitors to engage with their virtual likenesses and pose questions about their experiences during the Holocaust.

The interactive installation utilizes AI technology to interpret inquiries from the public, providing pre-recorded responses that reflect the survivors' recollections of life before, during, and after the genocide that claimed six million Jewish lives. The project aims to preserve these crucial historical memories and combat the rising tide of anti-Semitism, highlighted by survivors during a recent commemoration marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

One of the survivors, Toby Levy, emphasized the importance of sharing their experiences, stating, "Somebody will survive because we have to tell the world what happened." Other survivors echoed similar sentiments about the urgency of educating future generations regarding the Holocaust and the dangers of hatred. Alice Ginsburg, who was nearly starved to death in Auschwitz, remarked on the growing issue of Holocaust denial as a troubling manifestation of anti-Semitism.

The project will be continuously accessible at the museum and online, ensuring that the testimonies of these survivors, like that of Jerry Lindenstraus, who has dedicated himself to educating students about the Holocaust, resonate with audiences around the world.