NGS AI Genealogy at RootsTech 2024

I'm excited to be attending my first RootsTech. I look forward to meeting in-person friends and colleagues. I will be presenting on Thursday morning, participating as a panelist Thursday afternoon, and spending a lot of time at the NGS booth in the Expo Hall during the whole event. I hope you will stop by and … Continue reading NGS AI Genealogy at RootsTech 2024

AI Genealogy Seminars: From Basics to Breakthroughs

I could not be more excited about sharing this announcement and learning with you. Registration opens Tuesday 20 February 2024, 1 PM ET, for "AI Genealogy Seminars: From Basics to Breakthroughs," one of eleven virtual courses offered this summer by the National Genealogical Society's GRIP Genealogical Institute (formerly the "Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh"). I … Continue reading AI Genealogy Seminars: From Basics to Breakthroughs

Open GeneaGPT (the community-built genealogy AI tool) has been updated

Open GeneaGPT (the community-built genealogy AI tool) has been updated from version 2 to version 3 as of Monday 22 January 2024. This is a significant update, transforming Open GeneaGPT into a smarter and more engaging companion for exploring family history, making it easier and more enjoyable for everyone. It brings changes like better conversations, … Continue reading Open GeneaGPT (the community-built genealogy AI tool) has been updated

Exploring Custom GPTs: My Journey into AI Tools for Genealogy

Jump straight the the growing list of Genealogy Bots here or access them at OpenAI Store by searching for bots with the term "genealogy." Custom GPTs are free for ChatGPT Plus subscribers ($20/month). I also teach genealogists and educators how to make their own custom genealogy GPTs, hands-on, step-by-step; enrolling now. Friends, you may have … Continue reading Exploring Custom GPTs: My Journey into AI Tools for Genealogy

First Blush: ChatGPT Plus with DALL-E 3

Where I failed, one of you will succeed. The Infinity Gauntlet was unlocked Friday night, October 13th, 2023 (Friday the Thirteenth), when the last of the anticipated new beta modes rolled-out to my ChatGPT Plus account when DALL-E 3 access was enabled. In other words, ChatGPT Plus can create images now. ChatGPT Plus users will … Continue reading First Blush: ChatGPT Plus with DALL-E 3

New Use Case: Handwriting Recognition to Structured Data

ChatGPT with Vision (GPT-4V) analyzes a handwritten WWII draft card, and not only reads handwriting correctly but also accurately identifies text fields (name, address, next of kin, date of birth, occupation, etc.). This draft card, from my maternal grandfather Dean Lawrence (1921-2003) was chosen for the average block print handwriting; testing will continue to determine … Continue reading New Use Case: Handwriting Recognition to Structured Data

New Use Case: Intelligent Image Analysis

ChatGPT Plus with Vision (GPT-4V) is going to be able to do some cool stuff. New Use Case: Intelligent Image Analysis. I attached an image of a headstone commemorating my maternal second great-grandparents, David S. Lawrence and Marget M. Lawrence. I thought about what I'd like to know about the image, and I wrote this … Continue reading New Use Case: Intelligent Image Analysis

New Use Case with GPT-4 Vision: From Image of Pedigree Chart to Ahnentafel List

Months of waiting came to an end on Tuesday 3 October when I finally got to test ChatGPT with Vision (GPT-4V). This version of ChatGPT can now "See, Hear, and Speak." I spent a few hours getting acquainted with GPT-4V. This report provides a brief overview of my experience, though there's much more to explore. … Continue reading New Use Case with GPT-4 Vision: From Image of Pedigree Chart to Ahnentafel List