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AI in genealogy – transforming research, transcription, and writing

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  • DURATION 60 mins
  • CAN I WATCH LATER? Yes! Sign-up and we'll email you a recording
  • HOW TO ATTEND Attendance is live via Zoom
4.8 out of 5 Average rating

This company produces very interesting and informative talks and classes.

Patricia
, reviewed on 02 Sep 2024

Rest less events cast the net wide, amazing value for money

Ann
, reviewed on 07 Jan 2025

Rest Less Events is just fantastic, it opens up another world for people...

Cidney
, reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Event Description

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into genealogy is revolutionizing research methodologies, historical transcription, and personal writing assistance. AI-powered Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tools automate the extraction of handwritten text, significantly enhancing accessibility to historical documents. Specialized platforms are tailored for archival material, while open-source solutions enable customizable recognition for diverse scripts and historical handwriting. Beyond transcription, AI supports genealogical research by structuring timelines, identifying gaps in historical data, and contextualizing family histories. ChatGPT and similar AI models can function as personal writing coaches, improving clarity, grammar, and organization for research documentation and storytelling. These advancements not only streamline genealogical studies but also ensure greater accuracy and efficiency in data analysis. As AI continues to evolve, it presents unprecedented opportunities for historians, genealogists, and researchers to uncover and preserve historical narratives with greater precision and ease.

  • Duration: 60 mins
  • Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (a recording will be available)
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Meet the Host, Dr Penny Walters

Dr. Penny Walters has been a University lecturer for 35 years, currently teaching Masters’ Business studies at Bath Spa University, England, and previously Psychology and Ethics. Penny's interest in genealogy started after having her first baby and then wondering about her biological parents, as she was adopted. Penny has six mixed race children, who have all enjoyed discovering their roots through DNA ethnicity results. Penny lectures internationally in-person, writes articles, and is sought after for a wide range of webinar topics. Penny has authored the books: 'Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy' (2019) and ‘The Psychology of Searching’ (2020), available on Amazon in paperback or on kindle www.searchmypast.co.uk

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What if I can’t make the event?

If a recording’s available for the event, you can still register for it and we will send you an email with a link to a recording shortly after it ends.

Will my camera be on and will I be visible to the other people?

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