

Specific Ways to Use AI in Genealogy
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Use AI to translate foreign-language historical records or even legalese from old documents into plain English.
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AI can colorize black and white photographs, repair them, and even identify faces within old photo collections.
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Chatbots can help you brainstorm theories to overcome research roadblocks, suggest new places to look for records, and provide historical context for events or places.
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AI can analyze data and construct family trees by identifying patterns and suggesting potential relatives or connections.
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Transform raw genealogical data into engaging stories by having AI generate narratives from your research findings.
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Utilize AI tools to transcribe and index newspaper articles and other documents, making them searchable.
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Upload text from documents or photos to have AI summarize them, extract key information (names, dates, locations), and transcribe handwritten records.
Examples of AI Tools
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ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini (Google), and Copilot (Microsoft) can be used for text analysis, research assistance, and narrative generation.
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Tools like Transkribus specialize in transcribing and indexing handwritten documents and other records.
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Major genealogy websites are increasingly integrating AI into their platforms for features like automatic record linking and suggested research avenues.