Episodes
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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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Show Description:
In this episode of the Family History AI Show, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss recent developments in AI for genealogy.
They recap the groundbreaking AI Day at the Ontario Genealogical Society conference, highlighting the engaging presentations made throughout the conference. An exclusive interview with Daniel Horowitz reveals MyHeritage's user-friendly approach to AI. The hosts discuss tech giants' recent challenges and contrast them with Apple's strategic AI implementation.
The Tip of The Week provides practical advice on managing AI hallucinations. Leveraging custom GPTs for genealogical research takes center stage.
The episode also touches on the power of AI in summarization, as demonstrated in a recent Research Like a Pro podcast. Wrapping up, Steve previews his upcoming course on AI in genealogy at GRIP, promising an in-depth exploration of this rapidly evolving field.
Timestamps:00:30 Headlines
01:15 Big AI Conference in Toronto
Life at the Jagged Edge.
10:00 Perplexity gets called out by Forbes Magazine
11:42 Microsoft delays Recall on Copilot + PCs
13:50 More thoughts on the importance of Apple Intelligence
20:35 Interview with Daniel Horowitz, MyHeritage’s Expert Genealogist
30:20 Tip of the Week: Managing Hallucinations
AI Rapidfire
40:18 Microsoft Removing Support for CustomGPTs from Copilot
45:00 Nicole Dyer, from Research Like a Pro, covers summarization and introduces the importance of disclosure
49:20 Perplexity goes after Google by offering common Google searches
50:50 Upcoming courses and announcements
53:54 Tout fini
Resource Links:Ontario Genealogical Society conference
https://conference2024.ogs.on.ca/
MyHeritage AI tools
https://www.myheritage.com/ai-time-machine
Perplexity AI
https://www.perplexity.ai/
Microsoft Delays Recall amid Security Concerns
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/06/microsoft-recall-delayed-after-privacy-and-security-concerns
Apple's AI strategy
https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/06/introducing-apple-intelligence-for-iphone-ipad-and-mac/
Chat GPT
https://openai.com/chatgpt
Claude AI
https://www.anthropic.com/claude
Google's Gemini
https://blog.google/products/gemini/
Research Like a Pro podcast
https://familylocket.com/the-research-like-a-pro-genealogy-podcast/
Custom GPTs and reusable prompts
https://aigenealogyinsights.com/2024/01/10/exploring-custom-gpts-my-journey-into-ai-tools-for-genealogy/
DNA Painter
https://dnapainter.com/
Ethan Mollick on X
https://x.com/emollick
OpenAI's GPT-4
https://openai.com/research/gpt-4
Blaine Bettinger's Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1255245945084761
AI Genealogy Insights website
https://www.aigenealogyinsights.com/
Research Like a Pro podcast episode 310
https://familylocket.com/research-like-a-pro-podcast/
Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, ChatGPT, AI Conferences, AITipOfTheWeek, TipOfTheWeek, Ethical AI, Disclosure, Genealogy Research, Perplexity, ChatGPT, AI in Genealogy, AI Tools, Technology in Genealogy, AI Transparency, AI and Privacy
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In this episode of the Family History AI Show, co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss the exciting developments in AI announced at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) last week. In particular, Apple's promise of a more secure, private approach to AI. Apple's approach to AI is compared with Microsoft's Recall feature and Google's Memory, highlighting the importance of security and privacy to genealogists.
Mark and Steve also discuss recent updates to ChatGPT's Data Analyst, showcasing its improved spreadsheet analysis capabilities, which could greatly simplify research for some genealogists.
This episode's AI Tip of the Week encourages labeling of AI-generated content to give the gift of trust to future researchers.
Timestamps:1:30 Apple announced a new kind of AI last week, Apple Intelligence
12:15 Microsoft Recall feature highlights privacy and security concerns
22:37 ChatGPT's Data Analyst update
35:39 Family History AI Tip of the Week: Give the gift of trust to future generations by labelling AI content
42:10 AI Rapid Fire: International adoption of AI tools on the rise
51:22 Upcoming AI events with Mark and Steve
Resource LinksOpenAI:
https://www.openai.com
ChatGPT:
https://chatgpt.com/
Improvements to data analysis in ChatGPT
https://openai.com/index/improvements-to-data-analysis-in-chatgpt/
“Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence (AI)” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/genealogyandai
Anthropic:
https://www.anthropic.com
Meta AI:
https://ai.facebook.com
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP):
https://www.gripitt.org
National Genealogical Society AI Toolbox Series
https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ai/aitoolboxworkshop/
Apple Worldwide Developer Conference:
https://developer.apple.com/wwdc
TagsArtificialIntelligence, AI, Genealogy, FamilyHistory, Apple, AppleIntelligence, WWDC, Microsoft, MicrosoftRecall, Google, GoogleMemory, Chromebooks, ChatGPT, DataAnalyst, StructuredData, Spreadsheets, AIEthics, FutureProofing, InternationalAI, AIAdoption, GenealogyAI, FamilyHistoryAI, AIGenealogy, AIFamilyHistory, AIResearch, GenealogyResearch, LetterResearch, DocumentResearch
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“These tools are so useful […] that even if there are prohibitions against their use, […] there's an incredible temptation to use them surreptitiously.” - Steve Little
Join Mark Thompson and Steve Little as they discuss the AI stories affecting the family history community. AI outages, ethical debates, and cutting-edge tools were all big news this week.
Also, listen to how OpenAI's new content deals, Google's very bad awful week, and Perplexity's innovative Pages tool, could impact your genealogy research in the future.
Please leave a comment/review to let us know how we’re doing, and what you would like us to discuss in future episodes!
Timestamps00:30 Major outage of tools on June 4th, 2024
02:48 Ethical considerations for using AI for genealogy
10:38 OpenAI's new content licensing deals
13:54 Google fumbles AI-overview rollout
17:20 Perplexity's innovative Pages tool simplifies research
23:57 OpenAI announces more free stuff included in ChatGPT
29:16 AI Tip of The Week: Treat Your Chatbot Like a Human
32:34 Rapid-fire updates
32:41 OpenAI Announce development of a new large language model
34:08 Partnership between Apple and OpenAI expected soon
35:45 Elon Musk announces $6B investment in Grok.AI
36:38 Meta/Facebook announce a paid version of Meta.AI coming “soon”
39:31 Upcoming Announcements
39:37 Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference
39:45 Ontario Genealogical Society Conference
40:05 Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh
41:07 Tout fini!
Resource LinksOpenAI:
https://www.openai.com
ChatGPT:
https://chatgpt.com/
“Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence (AI)” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/genealogyandai
Google AI Overview:
https://ai.google
Perplexity AI:
https://www.perplexity.ai
Perplexity Pages Tool:
https://www.perplexity.ai/pages
Anthropic:
https://www.anthropic.com
Meta AI:
https://ai.facebook.com
Ontario Genealogical Society Conference:
https://conference.ogs.on.ca
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP):
https://www.gripitt.org
Apple Worldwide Developer Conference:
https://developer.apple.com/wwdc
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Welcome to the first episode of The Family History AI Show!
This week, Mark and Steve dive into the latest developments in AI and how they are transforming the world of genealogy. From the new tools announced recently by OpenAI and Google to big stories from the National Genealogical Society conference, this episode is packed with insights and tips for leveraging AI in your family history research.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
2:00 – AI In the News
2:20 – OpenAI announces ChatGPT 4o
9:05 – Google Gemini gets smarter with bigger prompts
13:25 – Family Search offers full-text search to more records
18:16 – National Genealogical Society Conference Update
23:30 – AI Tip – Use AI for things that you are already good at
30:25 – Rapid Fire Topics
30:30 – Microsoft announce “Co-Pilot + PC” and “Recall”
38:05 – Rumor: Apple’s Siri will be improved with ChatGPT
41:25 – Upcoming workshops, events and announcements
The National Genealogical Society AI Toolbox Series
https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ai/aitoolboxworkshop/
The Ontario Genealogical Society Annual Conference
https://conference2024.ogs.on.ca/
AI Genealogy Seminars: From Basics to Breakthroughs
https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/courses/ai-genealogy-seminars-from-basics-to-breakthroughs/
