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Neural Networks, Family Roots

Helping our GIG members accelerate their journey into using AI with genealogy.

Welcome to the future of family history! You don't need to be a tech expert to revolutionize your research. AI isn't here to replace your detective work; it’s here to sharpen your tools. Begin your journey into the basics of using AI with genealogy today.​

Disclaimer: This information was put together with the help of multiple genealogy & AI website building assistants from the various platforms that will be highlighted.

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AI is your research assistant, and you are the researcher

Your AI research assistant can handle brainstorming, research, and drafting, but requires constant human oversight, clear instructions, and verification of its work.

Trust but Verify

It's your eager intern

Like an intern, AI is eager to please and may confidently produce incorrect information, hallucinations or  fabrications, making human review essential.

Use the AI’s output as a research lead to be verified with primary records

The Water Cooler Test

Protect the privacy of living relatives

If you wouldn't pin the information to a public office water cooler, do not input it into a public AI chatbot, particularly when handling sensitive or private data.

Human in the Loop
It's a "shaky leaf" hint
The skepticism you apply to a massive, unverified family tree on a public database is the exact same skepticism you should bring to AI.
You are the expert and final authority on accuracy; the AI simply speeds up the organizational and analytical work.
Master the "Genealogy Prompt"
AI performs best when you give it a specific identity and clear constraints.
Instead of asking a general question, tell the AI exactly who it should be and what data it has to work with.

Chatbot

Find the perfect AI companion for your genealogy needs with our side-by-side chatbot comparison.

Prompt

Unlock your family history by mastering the art of the AI genealogy prompt with the "first win" exercise.

Foundations

A quick look back at our core principles to ensure a solid foundation before we tackle more complex family history challenges.

Toolbox

A curated starter collection of specialized prompts designed to help you solve specific family history puzzles with precision.

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