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OpenAI’s New Model GPT-4o: Game-Changer for Free AI Access, Possible Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) Advance

Today's review of GPT-4o includes:● a general overview of the tool,● a closer examination of the model's ability to recognize handwritten text, and● a failure to confirm reported improvement of text rendering in images. New model is fast, free, and improved On Monday 13 May 2024, OpenAI made some waves with the announcement of their … Continue reading OpenAI’s New Model GPT-4o: Game-Changer for Free AI Access, Possible Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) Advance →

The Art of Prompting: How to Effectively Communicate with AI

(Note: This blog post was originally published on the blog, Genealogy with Dana Leeds: Creator of the Leeds Method.) Are you looking to improve your interactions with AI systems? One key aspect to consider is the type of prompts you use. In this post, we’ll explore five essential prompt types: Vanilla Prompting, Few-Shot Prompting, Chain-of-Thought … Continue reading The Art of Prompting: How to Effectively Communicate with AI →

Exploring FamilySearch’s New Full-Text Search Tool & AI Transcription Comparison

(Note: This blog post was originally published on the blog, Genealogy with Dana Leeds: Creator of the Leeds Method.) A Revolutionary Tool: FamilySearch "Full-Text Search" During RootsTech, an exciting development was announced: the launch of FamilySearch Labs. Among these experimental tools is one described as "Find Results with Full-Text Search." Although more databases will soon … Continue reading Exploring FamilySearch’s New Full-Text Search Tool & AI Transcription Comparison →

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 →