Top Ten AI Genealogy Breakthroughs of 2024

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

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 6: Claude Projects vs Custom GPTs, Student FAQs, The Importance of Chatting with your Chatbot

In Episode #006 of The Family History AI Show podcast, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss the latest advancements in AI tools for genealogists. Discover how Anthropic’s new Claude Projects feature stacks up against OpenAI’s custom GPTs, and learn about essential reusable prompts for genealogical research. We also highlight key insights from NGS's GRIP … Continue reading Episode 6: Claude Projects vs Custom GPTs, Student FAQs, The Importance of Chatting with your Chatbot

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

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