Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Genealogists

California Genealogical Society

Steve Little, the National Genealogical Society Artificial Intelligence Program Director discusses how to use AI to research genealogy

<h3>Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Genealogists</h3> <h3>July 26, 2025</h3><h3>11 am - 12:30 pm, PDT</h3><h3>Presented by Stephen Little</h3> Live online via Zoom or members may view recording upon request.

Steve Little, the National Genealogical Society Artificial Intelligence Program Director, discusses how AI can be used in genealogy to extract names, dates, and relationships from text, assist with genealogical writing and translating documents, transcribe printed and handwritten text, and transform text to different comprehension levels or modern standard English. Listeners will learn about the potential of AI in the field of genealogy, as well as its limitations. Steve emphasizes the importance of verifying AI-generated results. He also touches on the future of AI in genealogy, predicting new use cases, more competitors, and expanding context windows.

This is the first in a series about using AI in genealogy. Check back here for more details.July 26 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Genealogists (register here)August 9 - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cgs-members-experience-with-ai-getting-your-feet-wet-registration-1414355438189" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cgs-members-experience-with-ai-getting-your-feet-wet-registration-1414355438189">CGS Members Report:How We got Our Feet Wet with AI</a>August 13 - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cgs-member-follow-up-on-ai-your-questions-and-interests-going-forward-registration-1414363321769" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cgs-member-follow-up-on-ai-your-questions-and-interests-going-forward-registration-1414363321769">AI Followup, Q&amp;A and Discussion</a>Coming Soon: September 10 - Using Artificial Intelligence on FamilySearch: Some Amazing Discoveries and Broken Brick WallsMembers may view the recordings upon request.

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