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Specific Ways to Use AI in Genealogy

  • Translation Services: 

    Use AI to translate foreign-language historical records or even legalese from old documents into plain English. 

  • Image Enhancement: 

    AI can colorize black and white photographs, repair them, and even identify faces within old photo collections. 

  • Research Assistance: 

    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. 

  • Data Organization: 

    AI can analyze data and construct family trees by identifying patterns and suggesting potential relatives or connections. 

  • Narrative Creation: 

    Transform raw genealogical data into engaging stories by having AI generate narratives from your research findings. 

  • Record Transcription: 

    Utilize AI tools to transcribe and index newspaper articles and other documents, making them searchable. 

  • Document Analysis: 

    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

  • Chatbots: 

    ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini (Google), and Copilot (Microsoft) can be used for text analysis, research assistance, and narrative generation. 

  • Genealogy Platform Features: 

    Major genealogy websites are increasingly integrating AI into their platforms for features like automatic record linking and suggested research avenues. 

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