Artificial Intelligence with FamilySearch for Discoveries and Breakthroughs

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Kelvin Brewer of Oakland FamilySearch Center, will explain the latest AI updates of the FamilySearch website.

<h3>Artificial Intelligence with FamilySearch for Discoveries and Breakthroughs</h3> <h3>Wednesday, September 10, 2025</h3><h3>6:30 pm - 8 pm, PDT</h3><h3>Presented by Kelvin Brewer</h3> Live online via Zoom or members may view recording upon request.

<a href="http://familysearch.org/" title="http://familysearch.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FamilySearch.org</a> is making leaps and bounds in terms of integrating artificial intelligence to support your ancestry discoveries and breakthroughs. Learn about full-text search, what it is, why and how to use it and the step-by-step process to access it on <a href="http://familysearch.org/" title="http://familysearch.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FamilySearch.org</a>. Kelvin will cover how to refine your search for the best results and explain what you can do next, including attaching to your tree, creating a citation and copying, downloading and more. In addition, Kelvin will cover why and how to access other experimental AI search capabilities, including Ask A Help chatbot, AI enhanced Help Center Searches, and Grow Your Tree with AI Research Assistant.

This is the fourth in a series about using AI in genealogy.July 26 - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-for-genealogists-registration-1413519929159" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-for-genealogists-registration-1413519929159">Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Genealogists</a> (with Stephen Little)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>September 10 - Artificial Intelligence with FamilySearch for Discoveries and Breakthroughs (register here)Members may view the recordings when they become available

The event will take place via Zoom. If you join, please sign in early to make sure you are able to see the program. We will send you instructions the night before, and a reminder shortly before the event, which will give you access. Our remote classes now have live closed captioning. When registering, use an email address you will be checking. Please note all times are Pacific Daylight Time.You do not have to have a Zoom account to attend a Zoom meeting. You will be prompted to download the software, once you have clicked on the link that you have been provided. You may also wish to create an account, but that is not required to participate in a Zoom meeting.This event is presented live. Some events may be recorded for CGS use.See you online!

<h3>REGISTRATION INFORMATION:</h3>Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited so register early to confirm your spot.CGS members and Non-members may attend the live event free of charge.You can purchase a $45 one-year CGS Basic membership when you check out. To sign up for other membership options go to our web page: <a href="https://www.californiaancestors.org/join-cgs-application/" title="https://www.californiaancestors.org/join-cgs-application/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CGS Membership application</a>PAYMENT OPTIONS:Credit card payments will be processed by Eventbrite.*Event fee is non-refundable.first