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The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has transformed genealogical research methods.
Dr. Bernard N. Meisner will share which Artificial Intelligence innovations are worth pursuing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 18, Allen Heritage Village, 450 E. St. Mary Dr.
Dr. Meisner will discuss how to craft effective prompts that will ensure credible results.
Key topics include:
• Understanding various AI tools relevant to genealogical research
• Using AI to transcribe, analyze and, if needed, translate historical documents and handwritten records
• AI-powered tools for photo restoration, colorization, and facial recognition
• How to write effective prompts
• Ethical considerations when applying AI to family history research
• Practical demonstration of selected AI tools and techniques
Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your family history journey, this presentation will provide valuable insights into how AI can become an essential component of your research toolkit.
Dr. Meisner is past president of the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society, a co-leader of the Dallas Genealogical Society’s German SIG, and a member of National Genealogical Societies. He has penned multiple articles for the Texas State Genealogical Society’s quarterly magazine, Stirpes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library and Collin County Genealogical Society, the program is free.
Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.
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The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has transformed genealogical research methods.
Dr. Bernard N. Meisner will share which Artificial Intelligence innovations are worth pursuing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 18, Allen Heritage Village, 450 E. St. Mary Dr.
Dr. Meisner will discuss how to craft effective prompts that will ensure credible results.
Key topics include:
• Understanding various AI tools relevant to genealogical research
• Using AI to transcribe, analyze and, if needed, translate historical documents and handwritten records
• AI-powered tools for photo restoration, colorization, and facial recognition
• How to write effective prompts
• Ethical considerations when applying AI to family history research
• Practical demonstration of selected AI tools and techniques
Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your family history journey, this presentation will provide valuable insights into how AI can become an essential component of your research toolkit.
Dr. Meisner is past president of the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society, a co-leader of the Dallas Genealogical Society’s German SIG, and a member of National Genealogical Societies. He has penned multiple articles for the Texas State Genealogical Society’s quarterly magazine, Stirpes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library and Collin County Genealogical Society, the program is free.
Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.
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Download the ACTV App:
Roku tinyurl.com/3zf4jv7f
AppleTV tinyurl.com/3k8tyc6n
Amazon Fire TV tinyurl.com/brnfsuz4
CITY INFO
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Watch ACTV online 24/7: ACTV.org
Like us: facebook.com/CityofAllen
Follow us: instagram.com/cityofallentx
Tweet us: twitter.com/CityofAllenTX
