The Family History AI Show EP16: Genetic Genealogy Conference Roundup, Open AI Launches Canvas, AI Disclosure, Google Photos Goes AI, Nobel Prizes Focus on AI
Oct 15, 2024
Co-hosts share insights from the East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, focusing on Dana Leeds' innovative AI charting techniques. They discuss OpenAI's new Canvas feature and Google's tools for transforming documents into engaging podcasts. The importance of disclosing AI-generated content in genealogy is highlighted. In RapidFire, they cover Google Photos' AI enhancements, Nobel Prizes awarded for AI innovations, and Microsoft's new Copilot Vision. Tech enthusiasts and family historians will find valuable insights on AI's evolving role in genealogy.
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Dana Leeds' AI Leeds Method Demo
- Dana Leeds significantly sped up the Leeds Method using AI, making it accessible to newcomers.
- Her innovation also showed AI's creative productivity beyond genetic genealogy spreadsheets.
OpenAI Canvas Transforms Database Queries
- OpenAI's Canvas allows natural language querying of databases, simplifying data interactions drastically.
- This feature can quickly produce complex visualizations like cluster diagrams, cutting learning time from hours to minutes.
Notebook LM Creates Podcasts from Text
- Google's Notebook LM can convert documents and even YouTube videos into engaging 10-minute podcasts.
- This transforms learning for genealogists, especially those preferring auditory formats, and supports collaborative research.