“A dangerous act of distortion” - Michael Rapaport called out by Auschwitz Memorial over posting AI-generated concentration camp image

Michael Rapaport, 55, has come under fire for one of his recent posts on Facebook. He shared a picture of a prisoner in an Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust.

The Auschwitz Memorial and Museum, based in Poland, condemned the actor for posting a fake and AI-generated picture of victims on social media, according to the Daily Mail.

The outlet cited a report by Mediaite confirming that the F.R.I.E.N.D.S star has taken down his inaccurate post from Facebook.

The museum did not hold back while criticizing the actor for his insensitive and AI-generated photo of prisoners during the Holocaust. The now-viral glimpse of the much-talked-about image shows a tired prisoner playing a violin at Auschwitz while standing in a crowd of other victims.

The Auschwitz Memorial and Museum slammed Michael Rapaport for posting a fabricated concentration camp image

On July 7, 2025, the museum authorities clapped back at the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST host with an elaborate explanation.

In the caption of the post, the Poland-based museum called it a "dangerous distortion" and asserted that posting fake images disturbs the victims.

Taking to the official Facebook page, with over 769K followers, the Auschwitz Memorial / Muzeum Auschwitz stated,

"Publishing fake, AI-generated images of Auschwitz is not only a dangerous distortion. Such fabrication disrespects victims and harasses their memory." 

The museum also requested netizens to avoid sharing such misinformed content on the internet. The post further read,

"If you see such posts, please don’t share them. Instead, follow Auschwitz Memorial / Muzeum Auschwitz, where every name, every photo, and every story is based on rigorous historical research and the utmost respect for the truth."

Targeting the misleading post by Michael Rapaport, the Auschwitz Memorial described the reasons behind it being incorrect, further continuing,

"The story attached also seems fake: a) "Henek" is a misspelled form of 'Heniek' which comes from the Polish name Henryk. No surname is added, which should be the case as the story indicates he was a known musician and a survivor."

Delving much into history and factual information, the museum also clarified in its second point,

"b) Orchestras at Auschwitz did not play "while men, women, and children were marched to their deaths". Their main job was to play when columns of prisoners walked out to work and marched back to the camp"

Lastly, the third point interpreted the truth by adding,

"c) Men's orchestra played in the men's camp - a story of a girl walking past the men's orchestra is very much not probable."

Several Facebook users voiced frustration and stress about AI-generated pictures making rounds on the internet. The real concern is that most netizens struggle to distinguish them from original photos.

A few days ago, Michael Rapaport shared the AI-generated picture of the prisoners with a heartfelt caption. Though he has removed the original post from his official account, its screenshots have been surfacing on the internet.

Sharing a snippet from "Auschwitz, 1943," he wrote,

"Henek was a violinist. Before the war, he filled concert halls with the sound of hope. But in Auschwitz, his music became a funeral hymn."

The Higher Learning star reflected on the incident, further continuing,

"The Nazis forced him into the camp orchestra. His job? To play while men, women, and children were marched to their deaths."

Rapaport also penned,

"Each morning, he lifted his bow like a broken prayer. Each note of Schubert's Serenade trembled — not from cold, but from the unbearable weight of what we knew."

With an emotional insight into the caption, he later noted an interaction between a young girl and Henek, illustrating,

"One day, as a line of prisoners walked past, a girl no older than thirteen turned to him. Her lips barely moved: 'Your music is the last thing I'll hear. Thank you."

Michael concluded his message with a heartbreaking conclusion. He wrote,

"Henek survived the war. But he never touched a violin again. He said, 'The strings were soaked in sorrow. I buried my music with them."

On June 10, 2025, the Auschwitz Memorial alerted netizens about similar unverified claims and content on social media platforms with another insightful post.

In the recent update, the museum shared a screenshot of a Facebook post by 90's History and wrote in the caption,

"Creating and spreading fake, AI-generated images of Auschwitz is a dangerous act of distortion. It not only falsifies history. It also desecrates and harasses the memory of the victims."

Showing the reality of this questionable Facebook update by the 90's History page, the Auschwitz Memorial also clarified,

"Below is an example of such a fabricated image: an AI-generated image of a prisoner barracks at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, shown alongside a photograph of the actual site as it stands today."

Highlighting the significance of sharing the truth, the post further added,

"The Auschwitz Memorial carefully preserves every remaining authentic structure of the former camp. These are not just historical artifacts—they are evidence. They demand respect and serve as a reminder to us all, now and for generations to come."

The fabricated post in question here, shared by 90's History, showed an image of bunks inside the Brick Barracks at Auschwitz-Birkenau, allegedly created using artificial intelligence.

Calling the image the "Interior of Brick Barracks at Auschwitz-Birkenau", the Facebook page wrote in its caption,

"These cramped bunks were home to prisoners who endured unimaginable hardship. Usually, four people shared a single wooden bunk—sometimes more when the camp was overcrowded."

According to the details mentioned,

"There was little space to rest, and even less hope. Each night, countless souls huddled close, sharing the weight of fear and despair."

To conclude the moving post, the admin penned,

"We remember their suffering and resilience."

The admin team of the Auschwitz Memorial / Muzeum Auschwitz Facebook page reportedly shares well-researched and factual information about history and posts lesser-known stories of influential characters who paved their way and contributed to society. With informative and documented details, the page shares knowledge on the history of Auschwitz.

Michael Rapaport's recent post sheds light on the reality of humans using artificial intelligence without the right information and intention, at times. His professional portfolio is impressive, with his appearances in multiple hit movies and TV shows. 

In 1992, Rapaport made his film debut with the film Zebrahead. He was the protagonist of the movie, playing the role of a white teenager in an interracial relationship named Zack. Over the next couple of years, he rose to fame with spectacular performances in True Romance and Beautiful Girls, among other hits and films.

One of his career's most fan-favorite and famous guest appearances was seen in F.R.I.E.N.D.S. The actor portrayed the character of a police officer named Gary. Featuring in just four episodes in Season 5, he was paired opposite Phoebe Buffay, Lisa Kudrow's iconic role, as her romantic partner.

As the Daily Mail reported, he was cast for the following episodes: The One with the Cop, The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss, The One with the Ride Along, and The One with the Ball.

Rapaport's exceptional professional career spans acting in both movies and television projects. Some of his renowned films are True Romance, Higher Learning, Big Fan, Illtown, Bamboozled, Beautiful Girls, Cop Land, Deep Blue Sea, The 6th Day, Men of Honor, and Little Boy.

He has also established himself as a talented actor with his performances in popular TV shows such as Boston Public, Prison Break, Atypical, Justified, and The War at Home.