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: Prompts
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 11: Microsoft Simplifies Research with “Deep Search”, Google Goes All In on AI, Have We Entered the Post-Photography Era?
In this episode of "The Family History AI Show" podcast, hosts Mark Thompson and I discuss Microsoft's new AI-enhanced search tool, Deep Search. Then, we review Google's major list of AI announcements. In the last of the big stories this week, Mark and I talk about how photography is changing in the digital age. Don’t … Continue reading Episode 11: Microsoft Simplifies Research with “Deep Search”, Google Goes All In on AI, Have We Entered the Post-Photography Era?
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 7: Building Better Prompts, Perplexity Upgrade, AI Ethical Issues, Siri Upgrade Delayed
I'm excited to announce the release of our latest episode of The Family History AI Show. In this installment, my co-host Mark Thompson and I explore the cutting-edge developments in AI that are reshaping the landscape of genealogical research. We begin by examining Perplexity's significant upgrade in research capabilities, discussing how this tool can enhance … Continue reading Episode 7: Building Better Prompts, Perplexity Upgrade, AI Ethical Issues, Siri Upgrade Delayed
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
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