Episodes
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore how DeepSeek has dramatically changed the AI landscape by releasing a powerful, inexpensive, open-source model that challenges American dominance in AI.
They celebrate the first anniversary of FamilySearch's Full-Text Search, which has expanded from three collections to three thousand in just one-year, revolutionizing access to billions of previously unsearchable records.
Mark and Steve examine how Google and Microsoft are integrating AI into their productivity platforms, making these tools accessible to mainstream family historians at minimal cost.
This week's Tip of the Week demystifies the difference between instructional and reasoning AI models, helping genealogists choose the right tool for the right job.
In RapidFire, they discuss the ambitious $500 billion Project Stargate, major model updates from Gemini and Grok, and how Deep Research capabilities are becoming standard across all AI platforms.
Timestamps:In the News:
04:34 DeepSeek Shakes the AI World: Game-Changing Model from China
15:51 FamilySearch Full-Text Search Turns One: From Thousands to Billions of Records
23:33 Google and Microsoft Go All-In: AI Integrated into Workspace Tools
Tip of the Week:
29:22 Know Your Model: Understanding Instructional vs. Reasoning AI
RapidFire:
42:25 The Stargate Project: $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Initiative
45:38 Major Model Updates: Gemini 2.0 and Grok 3 Beta Released
48:41 Deep Research Becomes Industry Standard: Available Across All Major Platforms
Resource Links:DeepSeek Backgrounder
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeepSeek
Family Search Free Text Search
https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text/collection/list
Free Text Search of Ireland, Properties, from 1298 to 1975
https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text/collection/M9J1-ZYL
Copilot is now included in Microsoft 365 Personal and Family
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/01/16/copilot-is-now-included-in-microsoft-365-personal-and-family/
Google AI now Included in Workspace Plans
https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/empowering-businesses-with-AI
Introducing OpenAI o1
https://openai.com/o1/
OpenAI o3-mini
https://openai.com/index/openai-o3-mini/
Announcing The Stargate Project
https://openai.com/index/announcing-the-stargate-project/
Gemini 2.0 is now available to everyone
https://blog.google/technology/google-deepmind/gemini-model-updates-february-2025/
Grok 3 Beta — The Age of Reasoning Agents
https://x.ai/blog/grok-3
Try Deep Research
https://blog.google/products/gemini/google-gemini-deep-research/
Introducing deep research from OpenAI
https://openai.com/index/introducing-deep-research/
Introducing Perplexity Deep Research
https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-deep-research
Tags:Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Genealogy, Family History, DeepSeek, AI Models, FamilySearch, Full-Text Search, Open Source AI, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Reasoning Models, Instructional Models, Language Models, Stargate Project, AI Infrastructure, Research Tools, Deep Research, AI Capabilities
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little share their predictions for artificial intelligence developments in 2025, with a special focus on how these changes will affect genealogists and family historians.
They explore the emergence of AI agents, the shift to running language models locally on personal devices, and the introduction of chatbots to social media platforms. Mark and Steve also discuss how AI writing tools will become mainstream, even as costs decrease and capabilities increase.
Their predictions include both opportunities and challenges, examining which tools may thrive and which may disappoint in the coming year. They conclude with "anti-predictions" – capabilities that, despite high hopes, probably won't materialize in 2025.
Timestamps:What We Can Look Forward to In 2025
01:02 AI Agents: The Next Big Thing
08:06 Local Language Models: Improved Privacy and Security
13:09 Social Media Chatbots: Coming to Your Groups
18:24 AI Writing Tools: The New Normal
24:16 AI Costs: Dropping Fast
30:43 The AI Horse Race: Who Will Lead?
Anti-Predictions: What Won't Happen in 2025
36:01 Handwritten Text Recognition
40:21 AI Generated Family Trees and Diagrams
44:06 Generated Text in Images
Resource Links:Using Claude for 'Computer Use' Tasks
https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/build-with-claude/computer-use
OpenAI's Operator Agent
https://openai.com/index/introducing-operator/
Facebook's New AI Tool for Groups
https://aigenealogyinsights.com/2024/10/22/exploring-facebooks-new-ai-tool-for-groups/
What to Know About DeepSeek and How It Is Upending A.I. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/technology/what-is-deepseek-china-ai.html
Trump's $500B Stargate AI Initiative https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/2025/01/23/trumps-ai-push-understanding-the-500-billion-stargate-initiative/
Tags:artificial intelligence, technology, genealogy, family history, AI predictions, AI agents, local AI, social media, chatbots, AI writing, language models, OpenAI, DeepSeek, privacy, security, AI costs, machine learning, computer automation, research tools, future technology
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore Google's powerful end-of-year releases that challenge other AI platforms. They examine Google's Deep Research tool and its ability to quickly create comprehensive research reports by combining information from multiple sources.
Next, they discuss Facebook's controversial introduction of AI assistants to Facebook groups and what this might mean for genealogy communities.
The hosts review Google's NotebookLM's significant updates, including enhanced audio capabilities and collaborative features that could transform how genealogists work together.
This week's Tip of the Week demonstrates how ChatGPT Projects can organize and enhance genealogical research, with Steve using his approach to a 2025 genealogy do-over as an example.
In RapidFire, they cover Google's new fact benchmark, Gemini 2.0's release, AI-enhanced search results, and OpenAI's O3 announcement.
Timestamps:In the News:
06:44 Google Deep Research: The New Challenger to Perplexity
18:03 Facebook Groups Get AI Assistants
24:57 NotebookLM: Major Updates for Collaborative Projects
Tip of the Week:
32:15 ChatGPT Projects: Organizing Your Genealogy Do-Over
RapidFire:
41:52 Google's New Fact Benchmark
44:00 Gemini 2.0 Release
48:34 Google AI-Enhanced Search Results
54:48 OpenAI's O3 Model Announcement
Resource Links:AI Seminar at the Victoria Genealogical Society
https://victoriags.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=554933&item_id=2488526
Legacy Family Tree Webinars: "Genealogy Meets AI: Panel Discussion"
https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/genealogy-meets-ai-panel-discussion/
Introducing Gemini 2.0: our new AI model for the agentic era
https://blog.google/technology/google-deepmind/google-gemini-ai-update-december-2024/
Certified Arborist Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/12652295162
Exploring Facebook's New AI Tool for Groups
https://aigenealogyinsights.com/2024/10/22/exploring-facebooks-new-ai-tool-for-groups/
NotebookLM gets a new look, audio interactivity and a premium version
https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/notebooklm-new-features-december-2024/
Using Projects in ChatGPT
https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10169521-using-projects-in-chatgpt
A new benchmark for evaluating the accuracy of large language models
https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/facts-grounding-a-new-benchmark-for-evaluating-the-
factuality-of-large-language-models/
AI Overviews in Search are coming to more places around the world
https://blog.google/products/search/ai-overviews-search-october-2024/
OpenAI announces new o3 models
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/20/openai-announces-new-o3-model/
TagsAI, Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Meta, Content Licensing, AI Conferences, AI Outage, Ethical AI, Disclosure, Genealogy Research, OpenAI Licensing, Google AI Issues, Perplexity Pages, ChatGPT Updates, Meta AI Developments, Grok.AI, AI in Genealogy, AI Tools, Technology in Genealogy, AI Transparency, AI and Privacy
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore OpenAI's "12 Days of OpenAI" campaign, particularly focusing on their new reasoning models and the expanded availability of Canvas across all ChatGPT models.
They examine how ChatGPT's new camera view in Advanced Voice Mode transforms mobile research capabilities, demonstrating real-world applications for genealogists.
This week's Tip of the Week reveals how to get the most out of free AI tools by leveraging each one's strengths: Gemini for summarization, Perplexity for research, ChatGPT for reasoning, and Claude for writing.
In RapidFire, they discuss Apple's cautious AI updates in iOS 18.2, the release of GPT Search for free account holders, Harvard's million-book donation for AI training, and OpenAI's festive Santa Chat feature.
Timestamps:In the News:
02:41 12 Days of OpenAI: New Features and Updates
12:15 Canvas Integration: Now Available Across All Models
17:24 Advanced Voice Mode: ChatGPT Gets Camera View
Tip of the Week:
23:29 Maximizing Free AI Tools: The Right Tool for Each Task
RapidFire:
35:52 Apple Intelligence: iOS 18.2 AI Features
40:20 Free GPT Search Goes Public
45:22 Harvard's Million-Book Donation for AI Training
51:52 OpenAI's Santa Chat Mode
Resource LinksChatGPT
https://chatgpt.com/
12 Days of OpenAI
https://openai.com/12-days/
ChatGPT Canvas Feature
https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt/openai-announces-official-launch-of-canvas-for-writing-and-coding-heres-whats-new
ChatGPT Projects Feature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcB97h3vrzk
GPT Search is now free
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2024/12/16/chatgpt-search-now-free-for-all-heres-why-you-should-try-it/
Advanced Voice Mode with Vision
https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt/chatgpt-advanced-voice-with-vision-just-launched-heres-how-to-try-it
ChatGPT Search and the Chrome Extension
https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/
Claude
https://claude.ai
Claude Projects
https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects
Gemini
https://gemini.google.com
Perplexity AI
https://www.perplexity.ai
Perplexity Pages
https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/perplexity-pages
Apple Intelligence
https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence
Harvard Digital Collections
https://hls.harvard.edu/today/harvards-library-innovation-lab-launches-initiative-to-use-public-domain-data-to-train-artificial-intelligence/
https://institutionaldatainitiative.org/
ChatGPT Santa Mode
https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10139238-santa-s-voice-in-chatgpt
Tags (broad to specific, unique terms)Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, OpenAI, Family History Research, Voice Technology, ChatGPT, AI Tools, Content Creation, Canvas, 12 Days of OpenAI
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little reveal their top recommendations for AI tools worth paying for in 2025. They also discuss which AI tools aren't worth paying for in 2025. One of them might surprise you!
Next, Mark and Steve begin their review of OpenAI's "12 Days of OpenAI" announcements, beginning with the release of their enhanced O1 reasoning model. This new model will help you plan your family history research.
This week's Tip of the Week challenges conventional thinking about AI hallucinations, suggesting ways to leverage this characteristic as a feature rather than a bug.
In RapidFire, Mark and Steve examine Microsoft's Copilot Vision beta release, Apple's cautious AI rollout strategy, Google's new memory feature in Gemini, and XAI's significant funding round.
Timestamps:In The News:
03:10 AI Tools Worth Paying For in 2025
19:48 Specialty AI Tools to Consider in 2025
26:46 AI Tools Not Worth Paying For in 2025
32:26 OpenAI's 12 Days of Gifts Begins
Tip of the Week:
40:10 Treat AI Hallucinations as a Feature, not a Bug
RapidFire:
50:06 Microsoft Copilot Vision Beta Launch
53:18 Apple's Intelligence Rollout Plans
56:20 Google Gemini Adds Memory Feature
59:34 XAI's $6 Billion Funding Round
Resource LinksChatGPT Plus
https://openai.com/index/chatgpt-plus/
ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode
https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8400625-voice-mode-faq
Claude Pro
https://claude.ai/
Perplexity Pro
https://www.perplexity.ai/pro
Acrobat AI Assistant
https://helpx.adobe.com/ca/acrobat/using/generative-ai.html
Eleven Labs
https://elevenlabs.io/
Mid Journey
https://www.midjourney.com/
Microsoft Copilot Pro
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot
Grammarly
https://www.grammarly.com/
ChatGPT O1 Model
https://openai.com/o1/
ChatGPT O1 Pro
https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-pro/
Microsoft Copilot Vision
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/2024/12/05/copilot-vision-now-in-preview-a-new-way-to-browse/
Apple Intelligence
https://www.apple.com/ca/apple-intelligence/
Siri
https://www.apple.com/siri/
Gemini Memory Feature
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/googles-gemini-chatbot-now-has-memory/
X AI Platform
https://x.ai/
Tags (broad to specific, unique terms)Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Genealogy, Family History, Machine Learning, AI Tools, AI Product Reviews, AI Pricing, Voice Technology, Image Generation, Research Tools, AI Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Research, Language Models
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore the AI developments that had the biggest impact on genealogy in 2024.
This week’s episode spotlights MyHeritage's newest viral tool, LiveMemory, which brings old photos to life through animation. Next, Mark and Steve count down the year's top AI breakthroughs for genealogists. The groundbreaking FamilySearch full-text search takes the top spot by providing unprecedented access to huge collections of handwritten records. Mark and Steve also discuss the genealogy community's migration to Bluesky.
Don’t miss this week’s tip of the week, which provides practical tips for using AI to help you research your ancestors’ home countries.
This week’s rapid fire stories include major industry developments at Google, OpenAI, and Amazon.
This episode showcases how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing family history research for genealogists at all levels.
Timestamps:IN THE NEWS
03:02 MyHeritage's Goes Viral (again!) with LiveMemory
10:56 Top Five AI Breakthroughs for Genealogists in 2024
Chatbots Learn How to Reason (OpenAI’s o1-preview)
Content Creation Within Chatbots (Artifacts, Canvas)
Collaborative Research Spaces (NotebookLM, Claude Projects, Perplexity Spaces)
AI-Enhanced Search (SearchGPT, Perplexity, Google)
FamilySearch Unlocks Handwritten Records
27:27 The Great Bluesky Migration
TIP OF THE WEEK
32:17 Use AI To Research the Home Country
RAPIDFIRE
40:41 Google Loses Antitrust Cases
44:33 OpenAI Announces Web Browser Initiative
48:25 Amazon's $4B Anthropic Investment
Resource LinksIN THE NEWS
MyHeritage's Goes Viral (again!) with LiveMemory
LiveMemory
https://www.myheritage.com/livememory/
Runway ML
https://runwayml.com/
TOP 5 AI BREAKTHROUGHS
Introducing OpenAI o1-preview
https://openai.com/index/introducing-openai-o1-preview/
Claude Artifacts
https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-them
ChatGPT Canvas
https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/
Google NotebookLM
https://notebooklm.google.com/
Claude Projects
https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects
Perplexity Spaces
https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/faq/what-are-spaces
Introducing ChatGPT Search
https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/
Perplexity
https://www.perplexity.ai/
Google
https://www.google.com/
FamilySearch Full-Text Search
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/find-the-new-full-text-search-for-historical-records
BLUESKY MIGRATION
Bluesky Social
https://bsky.app/
Mark Thompson’s Bluesky Handle
https://bsky.app/profile/makingfamilyhistory.com
Steve Little’s Bluesky Handle
https://bsky.app/profile/digitalarchivst.bsky.social
RAPIDFIRE
Google Loses Antitrust Cases
https://www.npr.org/2024/08/05/nx-s1-5064624/google-justice-department-antitrust-search
https://www.reuters.com/legal/google-asks-us-appeals-court-reject-app-store-monopoly-verdict-2024-11-27/
https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/tech/2024/11/26/chrome-google-forced-sale
OpenAI Announces Web Browser Initiative
https://www.pcmag.com/news/openai-working-on-a-web-browser-to-compete-with-google-chrome
https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-considers-taking-google-with-browser-information-reports-2024-11-21/
Amazon's $4B Anthropic Investment
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/22/24303185/amazon-anthropic-investment-ai-alexa
TagsAI, Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Anthropic, Genealogy AI, MyHeritage LiveMemory, Family History Technology, AI Photo Animation, FamilySearch Full-Text Search, Genealogy Search Tools, Historical Photo Animation, Family History Research, AI Genealogy Tools, Digital Genealogy, Handwritten Records Search, Ancestral Research, MyHeritage Tools, Genealogy Technology, Family Photographs, FamilySearch Tools, Genealogy Social Media, Bluesky Genealogy, AI Research Tools, Ancestry Research, Foreign Genealogy Research, Family History Software, Genealogy Databases, AI Document Analysis, Historical Documents, Genealogy Community, Genealogy Tips, Photo Preservation, Genealogy Innovations, Family History Preservation
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss how Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet upgrade has made Claude an even better AI writer. This make's it even easier to write a great research report.
They move on to explore OpenAI's new desktop apps and Advanced Voice Mode, discussing how voice interaction could transform genealogical research, particularly for those who prefer speaking to typing. Combining search and AI in the same tool will be a huge timesaver for genealogy research.
This week's Tip of the Week reveals the best ways to leverage free AI tools for family history research. There’s no need to pay for AI tools if you only need these features a few times a day.
In RapidFire, they examine the future of AI agents, Apple's cautious AI rollout in iOS 18.1, and Meta's strategic content partnership with Reuters.
Timestamps:In the News:
02:20 Claude 3.5 Sonnet (new): AI Writing Reaches New Heights
06:50 ChatGPT Desktop Apps: Now Available for Both Macs and PCs
14:00 AI Search Gets Real: AI-Enhanced Search From ChatGPT
Tip of the Week:
19:20 Free AI Tools: How To Get Premium AI Results For Free
RapidFire:
26:50 AI Agents: The Future of Computer Interaction
31:20 Apple Intelligence: IOS 18.1 Starts the Rollout of AI for Apple
40:26 Meta's Reuters Deal: The First (of Many?) Content Partnerships for Facebook
Resource Links:ANTHROPIC
Claude 3.5 Sonnet
https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet
Projects feature
https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects
OPENAI
ChatGPT
https://chatgpt.com/
Desktop Apps
https://openai.com/chatgpt/desktop/
Advanced Voice Mode
https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8400625-voice-mode-faq
GPT Search
https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/
APPLE
iOS 18.1
https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/10/apple-intelligence-is-available-today-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac/
Apple Intelligence
https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/
Siri
https://www.apple.com/siri/
Apple Photo Search
https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/25/photos-search-in-ios-181-actually-works-thanks-to-apple-intelligence/
META
Meta AI
https://ai.meta.com/meta-ai/
Reuters Partnership
https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/meta-platforms-use-reuters-news-content-ai-chatbot-2024-10-25/
MISC
Perplexity
https://www.perplexity.ai
Microsoft Copilot
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot
Tags:Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Family History, Genealogy, AI, Mobile Technology, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Generative AI, AI Search, Voice Assistants, AI Agents, Research Tools, Content Creation, Digital Writing, Document Analysis, Privacy, Data Protection, AI Ethics, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence, Meta AI, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, iOS 18.1, Siri, AI Writing, Desktop Applications, Mobile Apps, Photo Organization, Email Tools, Content Partnerships, Source Citation, Voice Interaction, User Experience, Cloud Services, Free Tools, Premium Features, Tool Comparison, Workflow Optimization, Family Research, Genealogy Tools, Research Reports, Narrative Writing, Genealogists, Family Historians, Tech Writers, Researchers, Digital Creators
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little examine OpenAI's new Canvas feature, demonstrating how this split-screen interface revolutionizes document creation and editing for genealogists. Locality guides and research reports are used as practical examples.
They explore how AI platforms like Canvas and Perplexity Spaces are challenging traditional software, suggesting a future where content creation happens primarily within AI environments rather than conventional office applications.
This week's Tip of the Week addresses critical privacy considerations when using AI tools, introducing the practical "Water Cooler Rule" for protecting sensitive genealogical data.
In RapidFire, they discuss Apple's research on AI reasoning, NotebookLM's enhanced audio overview capabilities for turning historical documents into conversations, and preview Apple's upcoming AI features in iOS 18.1.
Whether you're embracing AI tools or just starting to explore them, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI’s and genealogical research.
Timestamps:In the News:
04:15 OpenAI Canvas: The New Frontier of AI Writing
12:40 The Great Shift: AI Platforms vs Traditional Software
26:20 Perplexity Spaces: Collaborative AI Research Breakthrough
Tip of the Week:
31:30 Privacy & Protection: Smart Guidelines for AI Use in Family History
RapidFire:
39:15 Apple's Research on AI Reasoning: What It Means for Users
43:40 NotebookLM's Game-Changing Audio Features
49:25 Apple Intelligence: iOS 18.1 Preview
Resource LinksOpenAI
ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
Canvas feature: https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/
Anthropic
Claude 3.5 Sonnet: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet
Artifacts feature: https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-them
Projects feature: https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects
Google
NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google.com/
Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/
Google Slides: https://slides.google.com/
Audio Overview feature: https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-update-october-2024/
Perplexity
Spaces (collaborative feature): https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/faq/what-are-spaces
Pages feature: https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/perplexity-pages
Microsoft
Microsoft Office: https://www.office.com/
Microsoft Word: https://www.microsoft.com/word
Microsoft Excel: https://www.microsoft.com/excel
Outlook with Copilot: https://www.microsoft.com/outlook
Apple
Apple Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/
Siri: https://www.apple.com/siri/
VOICE ASSISTANTS:
Siri (Apple): https://www.apple.com/siri/
Alexa (Amazon): https://developer.amazon.com/alexa
Google Assistant: https://assistant.google.com/
GENEALOGY RESOURCES:
North Carolina Genealogical Society: https://www.ncgenealogy.org/
National Genealogical Society (NGS): https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
East Coast Genetic Genealogy Seminar: https://ecggc.org/
Internet Archive (archive.org): https://archive.org/
RESEARCH TOOLS:
Leeds Method (DNA analysis): https://www.danaleeds.com/the-leeds-method/
Custom GPTs: https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpts/
PRESENTERS/EXPERTS MENTIONED:
David McCorkle: http://davidmccorkle.com/
Dana Leeds: https://www.danaleeds.com/
Professor Ethan Mullock (author of "Cointelligence"): https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/i-cyborg-using-co-intelligence
TagsFamily History, Genealogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Generative AI, OpenAI Canvas, Canvas, AI Writing, Privacy Tips, Apple AI, Perplexity Spaces, NotebookLM, ChatGPT, Claude, Anthropic, Microsoft Office, Google Notebook, Perplexity, iOS 18, Genealogy Tools, Family Research, DNA Genealogy, Genealogy Research, Family Historian, AI Tools, Content Creation, Digital Writing, Collaboration, Workspaces, Smart Assistants, Document Editing, Research Tools, Writing Tools, Data Privacy, Data Protection, AI Privacy, AI Ethics, Target Audience: Genealogists, Family Historians, Tech Writers, Researchers, Digital Creators.
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little recap their experiences at the East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference last week, highlighting Dana Leeds' innovative use of AI for efficiently created charts using the Leeds Method.
They then explore OpenAI's new Canvas feature, comparing it to Claude's Artifacts, and discuss its potential for genealogical research.
Next, Mark and Steve review Google's Notebook LM, examining its ability to turn documents into engaging podcasts and its usefulness for genealogical research.
Don’t miss this week's Tip of the Week, which focuses on the importance of disclosing AI-generated content in genealogical work.
In RapidFire, they cover Google Photos' upcoming AI-powered search feature, Nobel Prizes awarded to AI researchers, Microsoft's reintroduction of screen capture technology as Copilot Vision, and more.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a family historian, this episode offers valuable insights into the latest AI advancements and their impact on genealogy.
Timestamps:In the News:
02:51 Recap of East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference
07:35 Dana Leeds' innovative use of AI for the Leeds Method
12:52 OpenAI's new Canvas feature
20:54 Google's Notebook LM and its applications in genealogy
Tip of the Week:
29:16 Disclosing AI-generated content in genealogical work
RapidFire:
42:34 Google Photos' upcoming AI-powered search
47:26 Nobel Prizes awarded to AI researchers
53:16 Microsoft's Copilot Vision: Reintroduction of screen capture technology
57:32 Closing thoughts and announcements
Resource LinksEast Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference
https://ecggc.org/
The Leeds Method with Claude Artifacts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp5DzuLeaN4
ChatGPT
https://openai.com/chatgpt
Claude AI
https://www.anthropic.com/claude
OpenAI
https://openai.com/
Google Notebook LM
https://notebooklm.google/
FamilySearch
https://www.familysearch.org
MyHeritage
https://www.myheritage.com/
Google Photos
https://photos.google.com/
Nobel Prize
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2024/summary/
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2024/summary/
Microsoft Copilot Vision
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/2024/10/01/introducing-copilot-labs-and-copilot-vision/
Adobe
https://www.adobe.com/
Google DeepMind
https://deepmind.google/
Microsoft Edge
https://www.microsoft.com/edge
TagsArtificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, ChatGPT, Claude, Canvas, Artifacts, Notebook LM, AI Ethics, AI Disclosure, East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, Leeds Method, AI in Research, Google Photos, Nobel Prize, AI Researchers, Copilot Vision, Screen Capture, AI Advancements, Genealogical Research, AI Tools, AI News, Responsible AI Use, AI Privacy, AI Safety, AI Development
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little are excited to share OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode, which enables natural conversations with AI, and how FamilySearch's expanded full-text Search is revolutionizing records accessibility. They stress responsible AI use throughout this week's episode, introducing a new series on verifying the accuracy of AI-generated information.
Send your stories of AI accuracy (or accuracy failures) to [email protected]
New tools like Google's Notebook LM and Apple's Visual Intelligence promise to enhance research capabilities. Throughout, cohosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little emphasize the need for accuracy and verification of facts to combat AI "hallucinations."
Genealogists must adapt their skills to leverage these powerful tools as AI evolves.
The episode highlights the exciting potential and the critical importance of responsible AI use in family history research.
Timestamps:In the News
02:11 ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode Finally Arrives
23:26 FamilySearch Full-Text Search Adds a Million Canadian Probate and Homestead Records
Tip of the Week
30:42 Responsible AI Series Debuts: Accuracy Takes Center Stage
RapidFire
38:55 Google's NotebookLM is Easy, Powerful Collaborative Workspace
46:17 Google Battles Hallucinations with Real-World Data
49:28 Apple's Visual Intelligence Promises to Enhance Historical Exploration
Resource LinksEmail your stories of accurate AI done right (and complete accuracy failures) to [email protected]
OpenAI Advanced Voice Mode: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8400625-voice-mode-faq
Meta debuts AI chatbot voiced by celebrities: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meta-ai-chatbot-celebrity-voices-judi-dench-john-cena-awkwafina-mark-zuckerberg/
Google Gemini Live: https://blog.google/products/gemini/made-by-google-gemini-ai-updates/
FamilySearch Full-text Search: https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text
Google Notebook LM: https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-audio-overviews/
Google DataGemma: https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-datagemma-ai-llm/
Apple Visual Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-iphone-16-and-iphone-16-plus/
Tagsartificial intelligence, genealogy, family history, technology, AI tools, ChatGPT, FamilySearch, full-text search, probate records, responsible AI use, Google, Apple, voice assistants, Canadian records, Irish names, OCR technology, AI accuracy, hallucinations in AI, AI ethics, NotebookLM, hands-free research, mobile genealogy, AI-powered transcription, historical records, Data Gemma, NotebookLM, Visual Intelligence
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In this special edition of the Family History AI Show, co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little do a deep dive into OpenAI's latest release, code-named "Project Strawberry."
They explain the new ChatGPT-o1 models, discuss their reasoning capabilities and most importantly, their potential impacts on genealogical research. They also offer practical advice on when and how to use these new tools effectively.
Don't miss this week's Tip of the Week: How to create the new o1 models' reasoning capabilities for free using chain-of-thought prompting.
In RapidFire, they cover upcoming OpenAI developments, including potential October releases and the future "Orion" model.
This episode blends in-depth analysis with practical tips, providing listeners with valuable insights on leveraging AI tools for family history research.
Timestamps:In the News Special: ChatGPT o1-Preview
01:57 Project Strawberry: Introduction to OpenAI's new ChatGPT-01 models
09:20 What are the new ChatGPT o1 models best for?
15:15 When not to use the new ChatGPT-o1 models for genealogy tasks
Tip of the Week
19:25 Simulating ChatGPT-01 capabilities using free tools: Chain-of-thought prompting
RapidFire
27:25 Predictions for OpenAI's October Developer Event
32:00 The future "Orion" model: What to expect from GPT-5
35:05 OpenAI's latest funding round and its implications for the AI industry
38:20 Five Star Review
Resource LinksVictoria Genealogical Society
https://victoriags.org
East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference
https://ecggc.org/
North Carolina Genealogical Society
https://www.ncgenealogy.org
OpenAI
https://openai.com
ChatGPT
https://chat.openai.com
ChatGPT-01 Preview
https://openai.com/index/introducing-openai-o1-preview/
Perplexity AI
https://www.perplexity.ai
Claude (Anthropic)
https://claude.ai/
Google Gemini
https://gemini.google.com
OpenAI Developer Day
https://openai.com/devday/
OpenAI Advanced Voice
https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8400625-voice-mode-faq
SearchGPT
https://openai.com/index/searchgpt-prototype/
OpenAI Nears Largest VC Fundraising Round of All Time at $6.5B
https://www.adweek.com/media/openai-largest-vc-fundraising-round/
Tagsartificial intelligence, AI, technology, genealogy, family history, OpenAI, ChatGPT, GPT-4, AI models, AI reasoning, AI development, AI funding, AI tools, chatbots, large language models, AI research, AI news, AI updates, Project Strawberry, ChatGPT-o1, Orion, prompt engineering, chain-of-thought prompting, AI capabilities, AI limitations, AI for genealogy, genetic genealogy, AI investment, AI industry trends, AI conferences, AI features, AI analysis
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In this episode of the Family History AI Show, Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore the latest AI news, views and reviews for family historians.
They start with Google Gemini's new file upload capabilities and examine AI's impact on genealogy education, offering practical advice for researchers. Then, they discuss the increasing availability of saved prompts across AI platforms.
Don’t miss this week’s Tip of The Week: Using examples to improve the reliability of the responses that you get from your AI.
RapidFire announcements include the upcoming release of OpenAI's "strawberry" model and potential upgrades to digital assistants such as Alexa.
This episode blends news with practical tips, providing listeners with valuable insights to harness AI's potential in uncovering family stories and improving research techniques.
Timestamps:AI In the News
01:37 Google Releases Gemini Gems: New features for document analysis and mobile access
07:35 Genealogists go Back to School: The Impact of AI of Education
13:30 Saved Prompts: Discussion on the widespread adoption of saved prompts across AI Tools
Tip of the Week
19:45 Building Better Prompts - Examples: Improve responses by providing examples in prompts
RapidFire
27:00 OpenAI's "Strawberry" Announcement: Enhanced Reasoning Capabilities
32:00 Top 50 List of AI Tools Announced
36:02 Amazon's Alexa Upgrade: Claude AI Coming to an Alexa Near You
40:33 Wild Vision Arena Leaderboard: New benchmark for AI image analysis capabilities
45:42 Perplexity Plans To Introduce Ads: AI search tool's future business model
Resource LinksGoogle Gemini
https://gemini.google.com
OpenAI ChatGPT
https://chat.openai.com
Anthropic Claude
www.claude.ai
Perplexity AI
https://www.perplexity.ai
Google Gemini "Gems"
https://blog.google/products/gemini/google-gemini-update-august-2024/
Anthropic "Projects"
https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects
OpenAI
https://openai.com
Character AI
https://character.ai/
Suno AI
https://www.suno.ai
Amazon Alexa
https://www.amazon.com/alexa-help-resources/b?ie=UTF8&node=21576560011
Wild Vision Arena Leaderboard
https://huggingface.co/spaces/WildVision/vision-arena
OpenAI "Strawberry" model
https://www.wired.com/story/openai-o1-strawberry-problem-reasoning/
Andresen Horowitz Top 100 List
https://a16z.com/100-gen-ai-apps/
ChatGPT Advanced Voice
https://help.openai.com/en/articles/9617425-advanced-voice-mode-faq
Apple iPhone
https://www.apple.com/iphone
Apple Intelligence
https://www.apple.com/ca/apple-intelligence/
Google Pixel phones
https://store.google.com/category/phones
Microsoft Copilot
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot
OpenAI Search GPT
https://openai.com/index/searchgpt-prototype/
Tagsartificial intelligence, AI, technology, machine learning, genealogy, family history, AI tools, chatbots, large language models, AI research, AI news, AI updates, OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Alexa, Perplexity, Character AI, AI vision, AI voice assistants, AI ethics, AI regulations, AI benchmarks, AI subscriptions, AI advertising, AI development, AI education, prompt engineering, AI leaderboards, AI investments, AI companies, AI features, AI devices, international AI access
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Hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little expertly navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape, offering practical insights on leveraging AI for your family history research.
Mark and Steve open this episode by discussing lessons that genealogists can learn from Hollywood on the importance of fact-checking. Next, they provide a comprehensive roundup of the top AI image-generation tools. Then, how Google Lens’ big upgrade can greatly simplify your research.
In this week’s Tip of the Week, learn how AI translation can help you research in another language, and so much more.
With a mix of news, analysis, and hands-on advice, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to harness AI's power in uncovering your family stories. Whether you're a tech-savvy researcher or new to AI, this show offers valuable insights.
TimestampsI. AI In the News
00:01:16 Hollywood AI Mistake: Lessons for genealogists on fact-checking.
00:04:18 AI Image Generators: Overview of popular tools and their applications.
00:24:22 Google Lens Upgrade: New features for image and text search.
II. Tip of the Week
00:30:13 AI Building Blocks - Translation: Exploring translation and applications in genealogy.
III. RapidFire
00:41:57 Microsoft Edge Tab Organizer: New AI-powered feature for efficient research.
00:44:18 "The AI Scientist": Discussion of AI agents and complex problem-solving.
00:49:10 Eleven Labs Reader Upgrade: Text-to-speech tool now supports 32 languages.
00:53:03 OpenAI's Condé Nast Deal: Improves AI training and new ways to access publications.
Resource LinksChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/
DALL-E: https://openai.com/dall-e-2
MidJourney: https://www.midjourney.com/
Google Lens: https://lens.google.com/
Imagen: https://deepmind.google/technologies/imagen-3/
Ideogram: https://ideogram.ai/
Adobe Firefly: https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generative-ai/firefly.html
Eleven Labs Reader: https://elevenlabs.io/
Google Translate: https://translate.google.com/
Microsoft Edge (for Tab Organizer): https://www.microsoft.com/edge
Transkribus: https://readcoop.eu/transkribus/
OpenAI: https://openai.com/
TagsArtificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, AI Tools, Image Generation, Google Lens, OCR Technology, Language Translation, AI Ethics, Research Techniques, DALL-E, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Google Imagen, Microsoft Edge, Tab Management, AI Agents, Text-to-Speech, Eleven Labs Reader, OpenAI Partnerships
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In this episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss Microsoft's new AI-enhanced search tool, Deep Search. Then, they review Google's major list of AI announcements. In the last big story this week, Mark and Steve talk about how photography has changed in the digital age.
Don’t miss this week’s Tip of the Week, where Mark and Steve provide valuable insights into Building Better Prompts using the role-goal-task-format prompting style.
The rapid-fire segment covers recent developments in AI image generation, including free access to OpenAI's DALL-E and Midjourney. The hosts also examine OpenAI's safety measures and Elon Musk's controversial AI tools.
Blending expert analysis and practical advice, this podcast equips listeners to navigate the exciting world of AI in genealogical research and beyond.
AI In the News:02:57: Microsoft Bing's Deep Search: Microsoft introduces Deep Search, a new feature competing with Perplexity, offering enhanced search capabilities.
13:27: Google's AI announcements: Google unveils several AI-powered features for Android phones, including voice assistants and image analysis tools.
24:14: Have we entered the post-photography era? The hosts discuss how AI is transforming photography and its implications for genealogists and family historians.
Tip of the Week:33:55: Building Better Prompts: Role, Goal, Task, Format: The hosts explain a more effective method for crafting prompts when working with AI, emphasizing the importance of clear goal-setting.
RapidFire:42:35: OpenAI's DALL-E free access: DALL-E image generation tool available to free-tier users, expanding access to AI-generated imagery.
44:36: Midjourney's web platform launch: Midjourney releases a more accessible web-based platform for its image generation tool, offering a free trial.
46:01: OpenAI's safety scorecard: OpenAI releases a safety scorecard, detailing its efforts to ensure responsible AI development and usage.
50:22: Elon Musk's AI tools release: X launches new AI tools with fewer restrictions, raising ethical concerns and discussions.
Resource LinksMicrosoft Bing Deep Search: https://www.bing.com
Perplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.ai
Google Gemini: https://gemini.google.com
OpenAI ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com
Google Pixel phones: https://store.google.com/category/phones
DALL-E: https://chat.openai.com
Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/imagine
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com
Grok AI: https://grok.x.ai
International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies: https://www.iajgs.org
Adobe Acrobat: https://www.adobe.com/acrobat.html
Zoom: https://zoom.us
Tags:Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, Digital Photography, Search Engines, Voice Assistants, Image Generation, Prompt Engineering, AI Ethics, Mobile Computing, Research Methods, Microsoft Bing, Google Gemini, OpenAI, DALL-E, Midjourney, Elon Musk, Deep Search, Screen Awareness
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Join co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little to explore the latest developments in AI and Family History.
This week, they discuss Ancestry's innovative new tool for summarizing key US records. They also review Ancestry’s new AI chatbot that greatly simplifies finding the best support documents. Next, they gawk at Google's impressive Gemini 1.5 Pro update. Then, they wrap up the week’s top news stories by reviewing the growing importance of small language models and how they promise faster and more secure AI tools for genealogists.
This week’s Tip of the Week provides a practical guide for genealogists on using AI to Extract key information from large documents.
In RapidFire, they cover OpenAI's groundbreaking real-time voice chat, recent AI regulation developments, Google's monopoly ruling, and the controversy surrounding Google's Olympics ad.
With expert insights and engaging discussions, this podcast is essential listening for genealogists looking to harness the power of AI in their family history research.
Please let us know how we’re doing by leaving us a review—your feedback helps us shape the future of the show!
Timestamps:AI In the News:
00:00:00: Ancestry's new AI features: Ancestry introduces two AI tools to enhance user experience in record summarization and learning how to use Ancestry.
00:11:29: Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro update: Google's latest AI model shows significant improvement, rising to the top of the chatbot rankings.
00:15:20: Small Language Models: The growing importance of small language models in providing faster, more private AI solutions.
Tip of the Week:
00:20:44: AI Building Block Series - Extraction: How to effectively use AI to extract valuable information from genealogical documents and texts.
RapidFire:
00:31:20: OpenAI's voice chat feature: OpenAI's new real-time voice chat capability promises to revolutionize AI interactions.
00:35:31: AI regulation developments: Recent regulatory actions in the EU and California aim to address AI risks and benefits.
00:39:42: Google monopoly ruling: Google's designation as a monopoly in search could lead to significant changes in the tech landscape.
00:42:18: Google's Olympics ad controversy: Google's AI-assisted letter writing ad sparks debate on appropriate AI use in personal tasks.
Resource Links:Ask Ancestry AI: https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/Ancestry-AI-Assistant
Google Gemini 1.5 Pro: https://gemini.google.com/updates
LLMSYS Chatbot leaderboard: https://chat.lmsys.org/?leaderboard
OpenAI's advanced voice chat feature: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/9617425-advanced-voice-mode-faq
Genetic Genealogy Tips and Tricks Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/237902130006828
Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1255245945084761
European Union AI Act: https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/high-level-summary/
California's Safe and Secure Innovation Law for Frontier AI Models: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB1047
Tags:Ancestry AI Tools, DNA Research Assistant, Record Summarization, Google Gemini Update, Chatbot Rankings, Small Language Models, AI Privacy Concerns, Genealogy Tech Innovations, AI Extraction Techniques, Family History Research, AI Regulation, European Union AI Act, California AI Legislation, Google Monopoly Ruling, OpenAI Voice Chat, AI Ethics In Marketing, Genealogy Data Processing, AI Building Blocks, Tech Industry Developments, AI In Everyday Life
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore the potential benefits of Meta's open-source approach to AI. Next, they discuss MyHeritage's plans to retire an AI feature. Then, they review the AI image generation features recently added to Adobe Illustrator.
In this week’s Tip of the Week, they share valuable insights on crafting effective, hallucination-resistant, AI prompts using the “role, task, and format” prompting method.
The RapidFire segment covers Apple's AI delays, Google's impressive math achievements, Reddit's web crawling restrictions, OpenAI's venture into AI-based search, and Meta's groundbreaking image recognition advancements.
This episode offers a perfect blend of practical applications and future possibilities, making it essential listening for genealogists navigating the AI revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a family history buff, this show provides the knowledge you need to stay ahead in the rapidly changing world of AI.
Timestamps:## In the News
03:18 Meta's Impact on Corporate Genealogy: Discussion of Meta.ai's release and its implications
07:54 MyHeritage's AI Feature Removal: Retirement of AI Record Finder tool
10:11 Adobe's AI Integration: New AI features in Adobe Illustrator
## Tip of the Week
19:32 Building Better Prompts: Role, Task, and Format: Explanation and examples of this prompting technique
## RapidFire Topics
27:55 Apple's AI Delays: Postponement of Apple Intelligence Tools
33:18 Google's AI Math Achievement: AI Performance in Math Olympics
36:55 Reddit's Web Crawling Restrictions: Implications for AI training data
41:22 OpenAI's SearchGPT Development: Potential impact on search engines and competitors
45:30 Meta's SAM 2 Release: Advancements in image and video recognition
Resource Links:Adobe Acrobat: https://acrobat.adobe.com/
Adobe Illustrator: https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html
Adobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html
Adobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/
Apple Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/
Claude (Anthropic): https://claude.ai/
FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/
Gemini (Google): https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/
Google AI: https://ai.google/
Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/
Meta AI: https://ai.meta.com/
Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com/
MyHeritage: https://www.myheritage.com/
OpenAI: https://openai.com/
Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/
SearchGPT: https://openai.com/index/searchgpt-prototype/
Segment Anything Model (SAM) by Meta: https://ai.meta.com/sam2/
Tags: AI in Genealogy, Meta AI, MyHeritage, Adobe Illustrator, AI Prompts, Open Source AI, Apple Intelligence, Google AI, Reddit, OpenAI, SearchGPT, SAM 2, Image Recognition, Family History, Genealogy Tools, AI Ethics, Transcription, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR), Perplexity, Large Language Models, AI-Enabled Search, Artificial Intelligence, Genealogical Research, AI Record Finder, Prompting Techniques, AI Integration, Web Crawling, Data Privacy, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, AI in Adobe Products, AI Math Capabilities, Digital Genealogy, AI-Powered Tools, Genealogy Software, AI Advancements, Family Tree Research, AI for Historians, Future of Genealogy
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In this week’s episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore Meta AI 3.1's huge large language model upgrade, as well as FamilySearch's innovative, AI-based summarization feature. They then address growing concerns about AI hype. In this week’s Tip of the Week, they share their approach for mastering the fine art of summarization, a crucial AI skill for genealogical research. The show rounds off with rapid-fire discussions of Google's privacy policy update, Apple's response to accusations made about their training data, and exciting developments in AI-powered education. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a family history buff, this episode offers invaluable insights into how AI is revolutionizing genealogy and beyond.
Please share this episode with a friend!
Timestamps:In the News
01:01 Meta AI 3.1: A Huge Upgrade, and it’s Free!
13:09 FamilySearch's New AI Summarization Feature
20:16 Addressing AI Hype Concerns
Tip of the Week
24:59 AI Building Blocks: Summarization
AI RapidFire
31:25 Google's Privacy Policy Update
36:57 Apple's Response to Training Data Accusations
40:02 Apple vs. Google: Platform Competition Heats Up
44:59 AI in Education: New Developments and Partnerships
Resource LinksMeta AI: https://meta.ai
FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/en/labs/
OpenAI (ChatGPT): https://openai.com/chatgpt
Anthropic (Claude): https://www.anthropic.com
Google (Gemini): https://gemini.google.com/app
Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Apple AI: https://www.apple.com/ai
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org
Google DeepMind: https://www.deepmind.com
Andrej Karpathy's Eureka Labs: https://eurekalabs.ai/
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Family History, Genealogy, Large Language Models, Meta AI, Facebook AI, Family Search, AI Summarization, OCR, Land Records, AI Model Comparison, Open Source AI, AI Adoption, AI Investment, AI Winter, AI Ethics, Data Privacy, Training Data, Google Privacy Policy, YouTube Closed Captions, Apple AI, AI Research, Platform Competition, AI Ecosystems, AI in Education, Khan Academy, Microsoft AI, Andrej Karpathy, AI Tutoring, AI Learning
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In this episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little dive into Perplexity's big upgrade, enhancing research capabilities for family historians. They tackle pressing ethical concerns in AI, exploring copyright issues and training data controversies that impact genealogists. The show introduces a new series on building better prompts, offering practical tips to maximize AI tools. In the rapid-fire segment, they cover open-source developments, geopolitical influences on AI, and exciting updates from industry leaders like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Apple. Whether you're a tech-savvy genealogist or new to AI, this episode provides valuable insights to navigate the evolving landscape of family history research in the digital age. Tune in for expert analysis and practical advice on leveraging AI in your genealogical pursuits.
Timestamps:Welcome and introduction
2:12 AI In the News
2:30 Story 1: Perplexity upgrade
7:20 Story 2: Ethical issues in AI
13:55 Tip of the Week: Build Better Prompts
21:40 AI Rapid Fire
21:40 Open source developments in AI
24:08 Geopolitical issues affecting AI tools
26:38 Anthropic's Claude and new features
29:08 Changes in OpenAI board membership
32:35 Google Pixel 9 AI features
37:20 Delay in Apple's Siri upgrades
38:53 Tout Fini!
Resource Links• Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/
• OpenAI: https://openai.com/
• Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/
• Google: https://www.google.com/
• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/
• Apple: https://www.apple.com/
• ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/
• Claude AI: https://www.anthropic.com/
• Google Gemini: https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/
• NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/
• Meta (Facebook): https://about.meta.com/
• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/
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In this episode of The Family History AI Show, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss the latest advancements in AI tools for genealogists.
Discover how Anthropic’s new Claude Projects feature stacks up against OpenAI’s custom GPTs, and learn about essential reusable prompts for genealogical research.
We also highlight key insights from the GRIP Annual Institute’s AI panel, addressing top questions from genealogy students.
Don’t miss our AI Tip of the Week, where we reveal strategies for effective chatbot interactions to enhance research efficiency: basic prompt advice.
Stay informed with rapid-fire updates on the newest developments from OpenAI, Google, and Eleven Labs. Tune in for expert advice and the latest AI news to boost your family history research.
Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction: Overview of the episode's topics
[00:00:11] Family History AI in the News
[00:00:45] Claude Projects by Anthropic
[00:06:40] Comparison of Claude Projects and OpenAI Custom GPTs
[00:14:20] GRIP Institute on AI and Genealogy
[00:24:45] Family History AI Tip of the Week
[00:24:58] Chatting with Your Chatbot: Importance of Prompting Basics
[00:28:20] AI RapidFire
[00:28:35] OpenAI Updates: Mac app release; ChatGPT voice assistant delay
[00:30:45] Google Updates: Gemini integration with Gmail and Google Docs
[00:32:30] OpenAI Content Licensing Deals
[00:35:40] Eleven Labs Text-to-Speech: Licensed voices for realistic text-to-speech
[00:40:40] Closing Remarks: Recap of the episode; Upcoming events
Resource LinksAnthropic Claude Projects: https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects
OpenAI Custom GPTs: https://chatgpt.com/gpts
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP): https://www.gripitt.org
OpenAI ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com
Anthropic Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/claude
Google Gemini: https://ai.google.com/gemini
Time Magazine: https://time.com
The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com
Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io
Tags: AI Tools, Genealogy, Claude Projects, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Anthropic, Custom GPTs, Reusable Prompts, GRIP Annual Institute, Family History, Genealogical Research, Artificial Intelligence, LLMs, Chatbot Tips, AI in Genealogy, Time Magazine, Eleven Labs, Text to Speech, Google Gemini, AI News, Podcast
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Hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss Steve's recent AI course for genealogists at GRIP and the rapid pace of learning and practical applications for genealogy.
They examine the industry-wide effects of Apple's focus on AI privacy and security, including at OpenAI. The launch of Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet is a major advancement, offering huge improvements for genealogical research.
This week’s Tip of The Week emphasizes the value of using AI for small, repetitive tasks.
They also cover new industry-wide initiatives for identifying AI-generated images, updates to Adobe Acrobat's AI features, and the growing global interest in AI for genealogy.
Timestamps:Family History AI in the News
00:43 - Steve's Update on "AI from Basics to Breakthroughs" at GRIP (Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh).
06:42- Apple Intelligence’s industry Impact on privacy and security in AI.
08:59 - Claude 3.5 Sonnet is a significant development in AI.
Tip of the Week:
15:26 - Six Minutes Over Silver Bullets.
AI Rapid Fire
17:53 – A new consortium, led by Adobe, is helping identify AI-generated images.
19:43 - Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Update allows multiple documents to be analyzed or summarized simultaneously.
22:09 – The Global Impact of AI on the Family History Community
24:06 – Tout Fini
Resource Links:National Genealogical Society https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
GRIP (Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh) https://www.gripitt.org/
Apple Intelligence https://machinelearning.apple.com/
OpenAI https://openai.com/
Claude 3.5 Sonnet (by Anthropic) https://www.anthropic.com/
Google Gemini https://ai.google/
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/features/ai-assistant.html
Ontario Genealogical Society https://ogs.on.ca/
Society of Australian Genealogists https://www.sag.org.au/
Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/genealogyandai
FamilySearch https://www.familysearch.org/
Ancestry https://www.ancestry.com/
MyHeritage https://www.myheritage.com/
Tags:Genealogy, Family History, Artificial Intelligence, AI in Genealogy, Genealogy Research, AI Education, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, GRIP, National Genealogical Society, DNA Analysis, Document Transcription, Historical Photographs, AI Models, Privacy and Security, Safe Super Intelligence Inc, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Genealogy Technology, Pedigree Charts, AI Tools, Adobe AI Consortium, Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant, International Genealogy, Ontario Genealogical Society, Society of Australian Genealogists, AI Applications in Genealogy
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