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The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

RLP 320: RLP with AI Research Questions and Objectives

Aug 26, 2024
Diana, an expert in using AI tools for genealogy, shares her innovative approaches to enhancing research through technology. She discusses leveraging GEDCOM files along with a custom GPT for analyzing family trees, revealing patterns, and generating research questions. Diana highlights the importance of creating timelines for identifying gaps and inconsistencies in ancestral data. She also emphasizes the efficiency of AI in crafting tailored research objectives, while cautioning about its limitations, like potential inaccuracies.
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Quick takeaways

  • AI tools can significantly streamline genealogical research by analyzing pedigree data to suggest specific research questions and identify gaps.
  • Creating a timeline of significant life events can enhance AI's ability to generate tailored research objectives and contextualize genealogical inquiries.

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Utilizing AI for Research Questions

Artificial intelligence can greatly assist genealogists in narrowing down their research focus and formulating specific research questions. By analyzing pedigree data, AI tools can identify gaps and inconsistencies in family trees, prompting researchers to delve deeper into their ancestry. For example, using a GEDCOM file, researchers can have AI suggest inquiries like identifying ancestors with incomplete documentation or highlighting key regions of interest for research projects. This process streamlines the exploration of family history by offering targeted questions that guide further investigation.

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