Supercharged Research: Working with AI Tools and Meeting Genealogy Standards

David S. Ouimette, CG®, CGL®
Free

Over twenty-five years ago, the codification of genealogy standards revolutionized the discipline of genealogy. In recent years, major advances in artificial intelligence have given rise to powerful new tools and techniques for genealogists and family historians. In this presentation, we demonstrate through several examples how the responsible use of AI—in full compliance with genealogy standards—can expedite and enhance your genealogy research and writing.

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About the speaker

About the speaker

David Ouimette, Certified Genealogist®, Certified Genealogical Lecturer℠, manages Content Strategy for Asia and the Pacific at FamilySearch, prioritizing records of genealogical value for digital preservation and online publication. His team prior
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