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
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
In the rapidly evolving landscape of family history, the integration of artificial intelligence offers a transformative approach to traditional research. This webinar, the fifth installment in the “Foundations in AI for Family History” series, focuses on the practical construction of an “AI digital crew” to streamline genealogical workflows. Led by experts Andrew Redfern and Fiona Brooker, the session explores how AI serves as a powerful research assistant rather than a replacement for human judgment. By shifting the burden of repetitive, time-consuming tasks to these digital tools, genealogists can devote more energy to critical analysis and the complex puzzles of their ancestral lines.
Personalization and Efficiency: A central theme of the presentation is the ability to tailor AI responses to specific research needs. By adjusting settings such as professional or concise tones and utilizing custom instructions, researchers can reduce the verbosity of AI tools and ensure outputs follow specific regional standards, such as British English.
Structured Project Management: The webinar highlights the importance of organization through the use of “Projects,” “Spaces,” or “Notebooks” within AI platforms. This allows genealogists to keep specific family lines or research questions contained in dedicated digital folders, preventing data cross-contamination and making it easier to revisit ongoing “brick wall” investigations.
The Human-AI Partnership: The speakers emphasize a task-based approach where AI handles “grunt work”—such as extracting census data, generating research questions, or drafting biographies from timelines—while the researcher maintains ultimate control over ethical judgments and the verification of historical facts.
For those looking to move beyond basic search queries and truly integrate AI into their daily practice, viewing the full webinar provides an essential roadmap. It offers a deeper look at specific prompts and organizational strategies that can save countless hours of manual labor. Genealogists are encouraged to explore the comprehensive 35-page syllabus, which includes worksheets and prompt libraries designed to turn these theoretical concepts into actionable research results.
Outstanding final webinar that turns AI from a novelty into a practical, everyday companion for genealogists; now, if only there were a pause button on life to create more time to go and experiment with all these new ideas.
Now I need to go back to part 1 and begin at the beginning to see if I can make this work for me. Thanks for the series: looking forward to the next series!
This course was so practical and helpful! Real-time examples of how ChatGPT works were very effective. Also, Andrew and Fiona work so well together and are extremely well prepared.
The Foundation in Ai Series by Andrew Redfern and Fiona Brooker have been the best, most comprehensive, and easiest to understand AI classes I have taken. Thank you for this foundation series and for continuing to bring us new AI classes through Legacy Webinars. Kathy A. Miller
the whole series has been excelllent…I have learned a lot…they explain things really well. I just have to apply these new tools..planning on their next sessions as well.
Fabulous! I recently set up a chat gpt account and was blown away with what it can do. This webinar is just what I needed to understand and practice prompts, organize projects and prompts, and create images and much more. I missed most of this series, but plan to watch all 5 before the next AI series in March. Thank you!
From Problem to Solution: A Case Study Approach to Using AI in Genealogy
Artificial intelligence is changing the way genealogists work—but how do you move beyond tips and tricks to apply AI in a sound, methodical way? In this session, Andrew Redfern demonstrates how a case study approach provides the answer. Using real examples, he walks through the stages of tackling a genealogical problem with AI, showing how tools can assist with transcription, analysis, correlation of evidence, and presentation of findings. Rather than treating AI as a shortcut, Andrew highlights how to integrate it into the established genealogical research cycle—problem definition, source gathering, analysis, and conclusion. Attendees will see how AI can clarify complex evidence, save time on repetitive tasks, and support storytelling, while still requiring human expertise and critical thinking. By the end of the session, participants will have a practical framework they can adapt to their own research problems, ensuring that AI becomes a trusted partner in genealogical methodology.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way genealogists work—but how do you move beyond tips and tricks to apply AI in a sound, methodical way? In this session, Andrew Redfern demonstrates how a case study approach provides the answer. Using real examples, he walks through the stages of tackling a genealogical problem with AI, showing how tools can assist with transcription, analysis, correlation of evidence, and presentation of findings. Rather than treating AI as a shortcut, Andrew highlights how to integrate it into the established genealogical research cycle—problem definition, source gathering, analysis, and conclusion. Attendees will see how AI can clarify complex evidence, save time on repetitive tasks, and support storytelling, while still requiring human expertise and critical thinking. By the end of the session, participants will have a practical framework they can adapt to their own research problems, ensuring that AI becomes a trusted partner in genealogical methodology.
Building on our previous exploration of AI in genealogy, this webinar showcases more advanced techniques for harnessing AI’s power in family history. We’ll cover sophisticated methods for data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling, showing you how to take your family history research to the next level. You’ll also learn about cutting-edge AI tools and how to apply them to uncover hidden connections and insights within your family tree. Ideal for those who are already familiar with basic AI applications, this session will expand your toolkit with innovative approaches to family history research.
Building on our previous exploration of AI in genealogy, this webinar showcases more advanced techniques for harnessing AI’s power in family history. We’ll cover sophisticated methods for data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling, showing you how to take your family history research to the next level. You’ll also learn about cutting-edge AI tools and how to apply them to uncover hidden connections and insights within your family tree. Ideal for those who are already familiar with basic AI applications, this session will expand your toolkit with innovative approaches to family history research.
GPTs for Family History: Unlocking the Potential of AI
Explore the cutting-edge world of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) and their applications in family history in this innovative webinar. You’ll learn about the various GPT models available, how they can be utilised to enhance your genealogical research, and the benefits they offer in terms of efficiency and creativity. The session will also provide a guide on how to create your own GPT tailored to your family history needs, from data preparation to fine-tuning the model. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or new to AI, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage GPTs in uncovering and preserving your family’s stories.
Explore the cutting-edge world of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) and their applications in family history in this innovative webinar. You’ll learn about the various GPT models available, how they can be utilised to enhance your genealogical research, and the benefits they offer in terms of efficiency and creativity. The session will also provide a guide on how to create your own GPT tailored to your family history needs, from data preparation to fine-tuning the model. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or new to AI, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage GPTs in uncovering and preserving your family’s stories.
Les GPT pour l’histoire familiale : Libérer le potentiel de l’IA
Les sous-titres et la voix de cette vidéo ont été doublés en français à l'aide de l'IA.
La dernière évolution de l’intelligence artificielle, les GPT, offre de nouvelles façons puissantes pour les généalogistes de rationaliser leurs recherches, de générer du contenu créatif et de s'engager avec leur histoire familiale. Dans cette présentation, nous explorerons les capacités des GPT, y compris comment créer un GPT personnalisé pour la généalogie et comment utiliser les GPT existants pour rendre l'histoire familiale plus significative.
Les sous-titres et la voix de cette vidéo ont été doublés en français à l'aide de l'IA.
La dernière évolution de l’intelligence artificielle, les GPT, offre de nouvelles façons puissantes pour les généalogistes de rationaliser leurs recherches, de générer du contenu créatif et de s'engager avec leur histoire familiale. Dans cette présentation, nous explorerons les capacités des GPT, y compris comment créer un GPT personnalisé pour la généalogie et comment utiliser les GPT existants pour rendre l'histoire familiale plus significative.
Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionise your approach to family history in this engaging webinar. We’ll explore ten practical applications of AI, from streamlining research and automating transcription tasks to enhancing the way you share stories and findings. This session will demonstrate how AI can save time, increase accuracy, and open up new possibilities in genealogical research. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking to enhance your current practices, this webinar will provide you with practical examples to integrate AI into your family history projects.
Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionise your approach to family history in this engaging webinar. We’ll explore ten practical applications of AI, from streamlining research and automating transcription tasks to enhancing the way you share stories and findings. This session will demonstrate how AI can save time, increase accuracy, and open up new possibilities in genealogical research. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking to enhance your current practices, this webinar will provide you with practical examples to integrate AI into your family history projects.
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Outstanding final webinar that turns AI from a novelty into a practical, everyday companion for genealogists; now, if only there were a pause button on life to create more time to go and experiment with all these new ideas.
Now I need to go back to part 1 and begin at the beginning to see if I can make this work for me. Thanks for the series: looking forward to the next series!
This course was so practical and helpful! Real-time examples of how ChatGPT works were very effective. Also, Andrew and Fiona work so well together and are extremely well prepared.
This series was fantastic. I am definitely looking forward to Series 2 and 3!
The Foundation in Ai Series by Andrew Redfern and Fiona Brooker have been the best, most comprehensive, and easiest to understand AI classes I have taken. Thank you for this foundation series and for continuing to bring us new AI classes through Legacy Webinars. Kathy A. Miller
Good ideas, good course.
the whole series has been excelllent…I have learned a lot…they explain things really well. I just have to apply these new tools..planning on their next sessions as well.
Fabulous! I recently set up a chat gpt account and was blown away with what it can do. This webinar is just what I needed to understand and practice prompts, organize projects and prompts, and create images and much more. I missed most of this series, but plan to watch all 5 before the next AI series in March. Thank you!