Hi Genealogy Friends and Generative AI Enthusiasts! At 2 PM ET, Wednesday 20 November 2024, I'll be hosting a free Legacy Family Tree Webinar. Discover new ways artificial intelligence assists genealogical research in 2024. From exciting full-text search to emerging voice interfaces, this year marked a significant shift in how we explore family history. We'll … Continue reading Top Ten AI Genealogy Breakthroughs of 2024
Category: Education
Paper-to-Podcast Prompt
In this post you'll find:● a PROMPT to generate a podcast script/transcript from any type of content● an example of a podcast script/transcript generated by this PROMPT using a prompt engineering resource as a source document, i.e., hear two hosts discuss prompt engineering in an easy, accessible style● a list of upcoming speaking events A … Continue reading Paper-to-Podcast Prompt
Episode 12: Hollywood AI Blunder, AI Image Generator Roundup, Google Lens Saves You Time Researching, Use AI For Translation
In this week's episode of "The Family History AI Show," my co-host Mark Thompson and I take you on an exhilarating journey through the latest AI advancements revolutionizing genealogy. We kick things off with a cautionary tale from Hollywood, highlighting the critical importance of fact-checking AI-generated content. Then, we dive deep into the world of … Continue reading Episode 12: Hollywood AI Blunder, AI Image Generator Roundup, Google Lens Saves You Time Researching, Use AI For Translation
Building Better Prompts, Facebook’s LLM May Benefit Family History, MyHeritage Retires an AI Feature
In Episode #9 of The Family History AI Show podcast, Mark Thompson and I begin by exploring the potential benefits of Meta's open-source approach to AI. Next, we discuss MyHeritage's plans to retire an AI feature. Then, we review the AI image generation features added to Adobe Illustrator. In this week’s Tip of the Week, … Continue reading Building Better Prompts, Facebook’s LLM May Benefit Family History, MyHeritage Retires an AI Feature
Episode 8: Save Time by Summarizing, Meta’s Game-Changing AI Upgrade, FamilySearch’s Summarization Feature, Is the AI Bubble About to Burst?
Hello friends, Today, Mark and I released Episode 8 of The Family History AI Show podcast. A description of the show is below. But I wanted to take a quick moment to point out how we have structured the show as a way to highlight what we enjoy sharing with you. The show has three … Continue reading Episode 8: Save Time by Summarizing, Meta’s Game-Changing AI Upgrade, FamilySearch’s Summarization Feature, Is the AI Bubble About to Burst?
Episode 5: From Global Classrooms to Game-Changing Tools
An example of "Six Minutes Over Silver Bullets" and using an LLM to take a transcript and generate derivative resources (i.e., this post written by Jane, my Claude 3.5 Sonnet model, from the text of episode 5 in about six seconds; PROMPT shown at bottom). - Steve: Hey genealogy tech enthusiasts! 👋 Ready to dive … Continue reading Episode 5: From Global Classrooms to Game-Changing Tools
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
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