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The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

RLP 319: Uses of AI for Genealogy with Steve Little

Aug 19, 2024
Steve Little, the National Genealogical Society's Artificial Intelligence Program Director, delves into the fascinating world of AI in genealogy. He explains how large language models can extract names and relationships from texts, assist with writing, and even translate documents. Steve emphasizes the importance of human oversight to verify AI results while exploring future potentials and limitations. He also discusses the integration of these technologies in family tree generation and the ongoing need for accuracy in translation and data processing.
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  • AI tools can enhance genealogical efficiency by organizing data, visualizing DNA matches, and creating diagrams to illustrate complex relationships.
  • Large language models significantly assist genealogists in summarizing extensive documents and extracting essential names, dates, and relationships for analysis.

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Integrating AI Tools for Genealogy

AI tools are becoming invaluable for genealogists looking to organize their research and data. One exciting example discussed involves the use of CLOD projects for visualizing DNA matches through descendancy diagrams. The speaker successfully employed AI to generate visuals that aided in DNA evidence argumentation, showcasing how tools like Lucidchart are evolving to incorporate AI features that streamline diagram creation. This demonstrates how genealogists can leverage AI to enhance the efficiency of documenting complex relationships.

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