Exploring AI in Genealogy and Image Restoration

This chapter focuses on a gathering of genealogy experts discussing recent advancements in AI technologies and their diverse applications over the past year. It covers the challenges and limitations of AI in image restoration, including discussions around the accuracy of AI-generated images and the ethical considerations of using such technology. The chapter highlights the community's differing opinions on AI's role in genealogy and emphasizes the need for responsible usage and labeling of AI-generated content.

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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little examine the controversial rise of AI image "restoration" and discuss how entirely new images are being generated, rather than the original photos being restored. This is raising concerns about the preservation of authentic family photos.

They discuss Mark's reconsideration of canceling his Perplexity subscription after rediscovering its unique strengths for supporting research.

The hosts analyze recent court rulings that permit AI training on legally acquired content, plus Disney's ongoing case against Midjourney.

This week's Tip of the Week explores how project workspaces in ChatGPT and Claude can greatly simplify your genealogical research.

In RapidFire, the hosts cover Meta's aggressive AI hiring spree, the proliferation of AI tools in everyday software, including a new genealogy transcription tool from Dan Maloney, and the importance of reading AI news critically.