A viral image generated by AI and shared more than 50 million times sparks a discussion about solidarity and the representation of reality.
After a deadly Israeli airstrike on Rafah, an AI-generated image circulating on Instagram aimed to generate global solidarity for Palestinians in Gaza. Despite controversy over its sanitized depiction, the “All Eyes on Rafah” message has gained momentum, inspiring individuals and groups around the world to focus on the ongoing genocide in Gaza. IA’s image and slogan became a unifying call to action, echoed by celebrities, athletes and advocacy organizations, leading to discussions about how to help the people of Gaza. On The flowwe’ll examine why the image of AI went viral and the value of this type of activism on social media.
Presenter: Anélise Borges
Guests:
Helmi Hirez – Displaced Palestinian
Mo Hirez – Displaced Palestinian
Dr. Mohamad Abdelfattah – Palestinian American Medical Association
Ameera Kawash – artist
Farrah Koutteineh – founder and writer of Key48return
Duaa Tuaima – journalist