Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
In this insightful live stream, Andy and Thomas MacEntee dive deep into the fascinating intersection of genealogy and artificial intelligence. They explore the latest tools, challenges, and creative ways genealogists can leverage AI for their research. From record transcription to facial recognition, this conversation covers the promise and pitfalls of using AI in family history.
Discover how AI is reshaping genealogy research, the questions it raises, and the opportunities it unlocks. Whether you’re curious about AI's capabilities or cautious about its limitations, this discussion is packed with insights to guide your journey.
📌 Be sure to watch the full video for an in-depth exploration of these topics and more!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 What Webinars Are Available To Teach Genealogists About AI Use?
01:24 Why a Class About AI and Genealogy Is Difficult?
01:55 AI Platforms Genealogists Might Use
02:32 Andy Is Introduced to ChatGPT
04:27 Understanding AI Capabilities and Limitations
06:07 MyHeritage Introduced Genealogists to AI Using Photo Tools
06:40 AI Helps Genealogy Companies Index Records
07:21 AI May Generate Incorrect Information
07:52 AI May Produce Harmful or Biased Content
08:43 Some AI Tools Are Unclear About Their Sources
09:50 AI and Digital Artwork Creation
11:30 Genealogists Discuss The Need for Labeling AI Artwork As Such
14:31 Genealogists Discuss AI and Copyright Issues
16:41 AI Is Replacing Proofreaders With Terrible Results
17:30 Genealogists Use ChatGPT to Write a Family History Limerick
20:09 Using ChatGPT to Write About An Ancestor
23:06 What is the Source for the Content?
25:48 How Can We Use AI for Genealogy?
26:48 AI Helps Genealogists With Record Transcription
28:39 AI Can Recognize Faces and Facial Patterns
30:01 AI Helps Genealogists With Data Matching
32:35 AI and Facial Recognition
34:06 AI and DNA relationships
36:41 AI and Energy Consumption
37:19 AI Can Help Genealogists Find New Discoveries in Records
40:58 AI Can Map Migration Patterns For Large Groups
42:16 AI and Photo Colorization
44:04 Genealogy AI is a Misnomer
45:30 Genealogists Further Experiment with ChatGPT
47:50 Genealogists Write a Genealogy Sonnet
48:36 Getting Genealogy Research Helps from ChatGPT
54:09 Viewer Says to Be Careful With AI-Generated Content
55:25 Andy Is Inspired By the Possibilities of AI
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In this insightful live stream, Andy and Thomas MacEntee dive deep into the fascinating intersection of genealogy and artificial intelligence. They explore the latest tools, challenges, and creative ways genealogists can leverage AI for their research. From record transcription to facial recognition, this conversation covers the promise and pitfalls of using AI in family history.
Discover how AI is reshaping genealogy research, the questions it raises, and the opportunities it unlocks. Whether you’re curious about AI's capabilities or cautious about its limitations, this discussion is packed with insights to guide your journey.
📌 Be sure to watch the full video for an in-depth exploration of these topics and more!
----------------
CONTINUE LEARNING
📺 MyHeritage In Color: How to Colorize Your Old Photos youtu.be/Gako4ZN_RSE
📺 ChatGPT ATTEMPTED to a Write Family History and FAILED youtu.be/JTj2Y1zlQfU
↪️ Grab your FREE genealogy research guides and templates at familyhistoryfanatics.com/resources
⚡ Want to grow your family tree faster? Join our membership program.
youtube.com/channel/UCmkKepHoafldMRZ4UNt0Akw/join
📗 Like to read? Check out these books
familyhistoryfanatics.com/books
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 What Webinars Are Available To Teach Genealogists About AI Use?
01:24 Why a Class About AI and Genealogy Is Difficult?
01:55 AI Platforms Genealogists Might Use
02:32 Andy Is Introduced to ChatGPT
04:27 Understanding AI Capabilities and Limitations
06:07 MyHeritage Introduced Genealogists to AI Using Photo Tools
06:40 AI Helps Genealogy Companies Index Records
07:21 AI May Generate Incorrect Information
07:52 AI May Produce Harmful or Biased Content
08:43 Some AI Tools Are Unclear About Their Sources
09:50 AI and Digital Artwork Creation
11:30 Genealogists Discuss The Need for Labeling AI Artwork As Such
14:31 Genealogists Discuss AI and Copyright Issues
16:41 AI Is Replacing Proofreaders With Terrible Results
17:30 Genealogists Use ChatGPT to Write a Family History Limerick
20:09 Using ChatGPT to Write About An Ancestor
23:06 What is the Source for the Content?
25:48 How Can We Use AI for Genealogy?
26:48 AI Helps Genealogists With Record Transcription
28:39 AI Can Recognize Faces and Facial Patterns
30:01 AI Helps Genealogists With Data Matching
32:35 AI and Facial Recognition
34:06 AI and DNA relationships
36:41 AI and Energy Consumption
37:19 AI Can Help Genealogists Find New Discoveries in Records
40:58 AI Can Map Migration Patterns For Large Groups
42:16 AI and Photo Colorization
44:04 Genealogy AI is a Misnomer
45:30 Genealogists Further Experiment with ChatGPT
47:50 Genealogists Write a Genealogy Sonnet
48:36 Getting Genealogy Research Helps from ChatGPT
54:09 Viewer Says to Be Careful With AI-Generated Content
55:25 Andy Is Inspired By the Possibilities of AI
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✅ Let's connect:
✔️ Subscribe for more genealogy tips: tinyurl.com/FHFanaticsYouTube
✔️ Website: familyhistoryfanatics.com
✔️ Share Video Ideas: familyhistoryfanatics.com/contact
#FamilyHistoryFanatics #genealogyresearch #genealogytips
