Foundations in AI for Family History 1 of 5: What Is AI and Why It Matters to Genealogists

Andrew Redfern
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Learn the principles, tools, and responsible practices for using AI in your genealogical research.

Thu, January 15 2026: 1:00 UTC

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About the speakers

Andrew Redfern is an enthusiastic family historian and accomplished speaker, having delivered presentations both in his home country of Australia and internationally over many years. His innovative work with Artificial Intelligence has been sought
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Fiona Brooker is a professional genealogist (Memories In Time) who has been actively researching her family history for over 35 years, inspired by two marriage certificates and a collection of family letters written from New Zealand back to her im
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