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Chatgpt and auto cluster data
I was wondering if chatgpt could be used to analyze my dna autoclusters from My Heritage..so I googled. No, ChatGPT can't directly analyze your raw DNA or MyHeritage AutoClusters like specialized genealogy software; it's a language model, not a genetics interpreter, but you can use it to organize , brainstorm strategies, understand historical contexts , and summarize the textual data (like match lists or notes) from your results, acting as a research assistant, not a gene
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7 days ago2 min read
AI...different search engines...act differently
ChatGPT 5.1 acts as a thinking partner Claude Sonnet 4.5 writes like a human Gemini 3.0 transcribes historical handwriting Perplexity answers the question every genealogist asks constantly: “Where are those records right now?” Recently I read a very interesting article that explained each of the search engines and how they differ. It even gave examples using real research. Since I can't copy another's work....I will start to use these and record my results in the blog.
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Dec 41 min read
AI turns genealogy facts into Hollywood Production
How amazing....provide the hard cold details of your ancestor's life...and provide the format you are seeking. AI will create an interesting story for your gatherings! Read on.... "Here are three ~150-word movie-trailer-style voiceover scripts, each in the tone you requested and built strictly from the facts you provided, with added dramatic flair: --- 🎬 1. The Historical Epic Dramatic, sweeping, “Gladiator/Braveheart” tone In a land torn by famine, a young man named Pierce
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Dec 22 min read
AI to the rescue...
Here is a brilliant example of how AI can assist your genealogy research. I have a designer purse. The zipper pull became detached. I could...drive to Charleston to the store for a repair...but wait...maybe AI could tell me how to fix it. So...chatgpt has given me detailed info on how to fix it myself....complete with diagrams. BUT...I still have to do the work!! Pretty much the same thing with genealogy. No way around it. Great suggestions but you still have to do t
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Nov 281 min read
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