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
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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
Can ChatGPT Help with Genealogy Citations?
This article originally appeared on FamilyLocket.com. See https://familylocket.com/can-chatgpt-help-with-genealogy-citations/ If you’re curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) might help you become more efficient, consider experimenting with citations. The large language models (LLMs) that have become popular in the last year might prove useful in this area. I’ve been using ChatGPT to experiment with AI in the last month … Continue reading Can ChatGPT Help with Genealogy Citations?
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 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
ChatGPT Browse with Bing is Back, Albeit a Tad Lobotomized
Reintroduction with Restrictions: ChatGPT Browse with Bing returns with enhanced guardrails after initial misuse concerns. Performance Trade-offs: The updated ChatGPT Browse with Bing has more limited capabilities, affecting its speed and efficiency. AI Interaction Tips: Engaging with AI as if it were sentient might yield better results, though it's symbolic speech. It's been a busy … Continue reading ChatGPT Browse with Bing is Back, Albeit a Tad Lobotomized
Empowering Genealogists with AI: Presentation to National Genealogical Society (NGS)
First-time visitors: If the topic of AI-assisted genealogy is of interest to you, you can subscribe to the right to receive notice of new posts at AI Genealogy Insights. And Welcome! - Steve I gave a presentation titled "Empowering Genealogists with AI" to the National Genealogical Society on September 6, 2023. The talk covered emerging … Continue reading Empowering Genealogists with AI: Presentation to National Genealogical Society (NGS)