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Ancestors and Algorithms: AI for Genealogy

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<p>Stuck on a family history <b>brick wall</b>? It's time to add the most powerful tool to your <b>genealogy</b> toolkit: <b>Artificial Intelligence</b>. Welcome to Ancestors and Algorithms, the definitive guide to revolutionizing your <b>family tree research</b> with <b>AI</b>.</p><p>Forget the hype and confusion. This isn't just another podcast about AI; this is your hands-on, step-by-step <b>masterclass</b> using AI. Each week, host and researcher Brian demystifies the technology and shows you exactly how to apply <b>AI tools</b> to find <b>ancestors</b>, analyze <b>records</b>, and solve your toughest genealogy puzzles.</p><p>We explore the incredible promise of AI while navigating its perils with an honest, practical approach. Learn to use AI as your personal <b>research assistant</b>—not a replacement for your own critical thinking.</p><p>Join us to learn how to:</p><ul><li>Break through <b>brick walls</b> using <b>AI-driven analysis</b> and data correlation.</li><li>Transcribe old, hard-to-read <b>documents</b>, <b>letters</b>, and <b>census records</b> in minutes.</li><li>Use <b>ChatGPT</b>, <b>Gemini</b>, and other <b>Generative AI</b> to draft biographies, summarize findings, and organize your research.</li><li>Analyze <b>DNA matches</b> and <b>historical records</b> to uncover hidden family connections.</li><li>Master <b>prompts</b> that get you accurate results and avoid AI "hallucinations."</li><li>Discover the latest <b>AI tech</b> and <b>digital tools</b> for genealogists before anyone else.</li></ul><p>Whether you're a beginner <b>genealogist</b> or a seasoned <b>family historian</b>, if you're ready to upgrade your research skills, this podcast is for you. Hit <b>Follow</b> now and turn AI into your ultimate secret weapon for uncovering your <b>ancestry</b>.</p>

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Episode thumbnail for Ep. 50: Can the New Genealogy AI Crack Hazel's Wall? | FamilySearch AI Research Assistant vs Ancestry AncestryAI and Get Ideas, Tested

August 11, 2026

Ep. 50: Can the New Genealogy AI Crack Hazel's Wall? | FamilySearch AI Research Assistant vs Ancestry AncestryAI and Get Ideas, Tested

Episode 50, The AI Lab: Brian tests four AI features built directly into FamilySearch and Ancestry, using a five-question trust rubric built live with Claude, to find out which ones you can actually trust with your family tree. One of the four had not even shipped yet when this episode was first outlined, which becomes part of the story you'll hear. THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE SEARCHED: Is FamilySearch's AI Research Assistant accurate? Can you trust AncestryAI's AI Stories feature? Wh...

Episode thumbnail for Ep. 49: The Research Assistant That Remembers (AI for Genealogy)

August 4, 2026

Ep. 49: The Research Assistant That Remembers (AI for Genealogy)

Genealogist Brian shares how to build a persistent AI research assistant using Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT to streamline family history research.

Episode thumbnail for Ep. 48: Also Known As - French Canadian Genealogy, Quebec Dit Names & AI Tools

July 28, 2026

Ep. 48: Also Known As - French Canadian Genealogy, Quebec Dit Names & AI Tools

Host Dr. David R. Williams and guest Genealogist Isabelle Dubois explore how AI tools uncover hidden French Canadian ancestry through the tradition of Quebec dit names.

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What is Ancestors and Algorithms: AI for Genealogy?
<p>Stuck on a family history <b>brick wall</b>? It's time to add the most powerful tool to your <b>genealogy</b> toolkit: <b>Artificial Intelligence</b>. Welcome to Ancestors and Algorithms, the definitive guide to revolutionizing your <b>family tree research</b> with <b>AI</b>.</p><p>Forget the hype and confusion. This isn't just another podcast about AI; this is your hands-on, step-by-step <b>masterclass</b> using AI. Each week, host and researcher Brian demystifies the technology and shows you exactly how to apply <b>AI tools</b> to find <b>ancestors</b>, analyze <b>records</b>, and solve your toughest genealogy puzzles.</p><p>We explore the incredible promise of AI while navigating its perils with an honest, practical approach. Learn to use AI as your personal <b>research assistant</b>—not a replacement for your own critical thinking.</p><p>Join us to learn how to:</p><ul><li>Break through <b>brick walls</b> using <b>AI-driven analysis</b> and data correlation.</li><li>Transcribe old, hard-to-read <b>documents</b>, <b>letters</b>, and <b>census records</b> in minutes.</li><li>Use <b>ChatGPT</b>, <b>Gemini</b>, and other <b>Generative AI</b> to draft biographies, summarize findings, and organize your research.</li><li>Analyze <b>DNA matches</b> and <b>historical records</b> to uncover hidden family connections.</li><li>Master <b>prompts</b> that get you accurate results and avoid AI "hallucinations."</li><li>Discover the latest <b>AI tech</b> and <b>digital tools</b> for genealogists before anyone else.</li></ul><p>Whether you're a beginner <b>genealogist</b> or a seasoned <b>family historian</b>, if you're ready to upgrade your research skills, this podcast is for you. Hit <b>Follow</b> now and turn AI into your ultimate secret weapon for uncovering your <b>ancestry</b>.</p>
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