Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Genealogy is entering a new era—and it’s powered by AI. Some researchers are diving in, using tools to analyze records, build timelines, and write stories in seconds. Others are hitting pause, wondering if this tech wave is trustworthy or just hype. In this video, we unpack where AI is taking genealogy, what tools are out there, and whether you should jump in—or hold back.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction
01:32 - Innovation Adoption Lifecycle in AI & Genealogy
04:13 - Why “Artificial Intelligence” Is a Misnomer
08:34 - 2024: The Year AI Took Over Genealogy
10:07 - Platforms Genealogists Are Using
13:26 - Challenges Genealogists Face with AI
14:14 - Welcome to the Age of AI in Genealogy

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