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About this webinar
Join Daniel Horowitz, genealogy expert at MyHeritage, for a detailed review of all the exciting MyHeritage announcements and events that took place at RootsTech! Hear all about the biggest news from the conference and enjoy some behind-the-scenes tidbits from a MyHeritage insider.
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Key points and insights
This webinar offers an energized retrospective of the groundbreaking announcements made by MyHeritage at RootsTech 2026. As the genealogy landscape increasingly embraces artificial intelligence, this session serves as a vital roadmap for researchers looking to leverage cutting-edge tools to break through long-standing "brick walls." From the transition to whole-genome sequencing for all new DNA kits to the debut of sophisticated AI assistants, the presentation highlights how technology is being harnessed to transform static records into rich, narrative histories. Whether managing a small family tree or navigating vast international databases, genealogists will find these innovations essential for streamlining their research and uncovering hidden ancestral stories.
Key Takeaways
- The Power of Scribe AI: This revolutionary "AI historian" goes beyond simple transcription; it can interpret messy handwriting, translate documents in real-time, explain symbols on gravestones, and even analyze historical fashion in photos to estimate dates and locations.
- Enhanced Visualization and Assistance: New features like "Country Coding" automatically add flags to family trees to illustrate ancestral origins, while the upcoming GAIA (Genealogy AI Assistant) provides personalized research guidance based specifically on a user’s unique family tree data.
- Infrastructure Upgrades: MyHeritage has expanded its database to over 39 billion historical records and 438 million newspaper pages via OldNews.com, supporting these discoveries with a platform now available in 50 different languages to ensure global accessibility.
To fully appreciate the capabilities of these new tools—including a live demonstration of Scribe AI deciphering a complex 19th-century German document—viewing the full webinar is highly recommended. Witnessing these features in action provides a clearer understanding of how to apply them to personal research challenges. Genealogists are also encouraged to explore the additional resources included in the syllabus, which provide deeper technical insights and step-by-step guidance for mastering these new technologies. Dive in today and see which hidden chapters of family history are waiting to be unlocked.
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Comments (50)
What a wonderful presentation with so much useful information. Ending the presentaion with a live demonstration along with the question and answer period were worth staying for the entire webinar. This presentation reaffirmed the reasons why I keep my MyHeritage account.
You informed me of some of the Scribe AI features that were not included in the Gilad Japhet presentation. THANK YOU, you filled in some of the gaps for me.
Supper? I've got no time for that! Now, where shall I start? Scribe? Coat of Arms? Country of origin? So much fun - So little time!
Excellent as always.
Enjoyed very much! I tried to see through Roots Tech, but it was a time when I was unavailable to watch.
I loved all of the presentations, especially the scribeAI
I attended RootsTech live for the first time in 2025 and had a great time at the MyHeritage venue. This year I attended virtually and want to thank Daniel and the team for all the updates. Will seriously think about attending inperson again next year!
I can't wait to try more of these AI things we can do on MyHeritage, and these were well explained today.