Ancestors and Algorithms: AI for Genealogy
Stuck on a family history brick wall? It's time to add the most powerful tool to your genealogy toolkit: Artificial Intelligence. Welcome to Ancestors and Algorithms, the definitive guide to revolutionizing your family tree research with AI.
Forget the hype and confusion. This isn't just another podcast about AI; this is your hands-on, step-by-step masterclass using AI. Each week, host and researcher Brian demystifies the technology and shows you exactly how to apply AI tools to find ancestors, analyze records, and solve your toughest genealogy puzzles.
We explore the incredible promise of AI while navigating its perils with an honest, practical approach. Learn to use AI as your personal research assistant—not a replacement for your own critical thinking.
Join us to learn how to:
- Break through brick walls using AI-driven analysis and data correlation.
- Transcribe old, hard-to-read documents, letters, and census records in minutes.
- Use ChatGPT, Gemini, and other Generative AI to draft biographies, summarize findings, and organize your research.
- Analyze DNA matches and historical records to uncover hidden family connections.
- Master prompts that get you accurate results and avoid AI "hallucinations."
- Discover the latest AI tech and digital tools for genealogists before anyone else.
Whether you're a beginner genealogist or a seasoned family historian, if you're ready to upgrade your research skills, this podcast is for you. Hit Follow now and turn AI into your ultimate secret weapon for uncovering your ancestry.
Episodes
AI for Genealogy: Perplexity AI Complete Guide for Genealogy - Master Every Feature to Break Through Brick Walls in Family History Research
AI for Genealogy: Claude AI for Genealogy - Complete Guide to Research Plans, Artifacts & Writing Ancestor Stories (Free & Pro Plans Explained)
AI for Genealogy: ChatGPT for Genealogy - Complete AI Family History Research Guide 2025 | Projects, Canvas, Pulse & Deep Research for Ancestor Discovery
AI for Genealogy: Transkribus Complete Guide - From Squiggles to Stories
AI for Genealogy: How to Spot Hidden Family Tree Patterns That Solve Brick Walls
AI for Genealogy: When AI Gets Your Family History Wrong
Perplexity AI Setup Tutorial: How to Get Real Citations for Your Genealogy Research
Setting Up Google Gemini: The Complete Tutorial for AI + Google Integration (Perfect for Genealogists)
How to Set Up Claude AI in 10 Minutes: From Account Creation to Your First Conversation (Complete Beginner Guide
From Zero to AI Hero: The Complete ChatGPT Setup Guide for Intimidated Genealogists (No Tech Skills Required!)
AI for Genealogy: Boring Ancestor Into the Family Legend
AI for Genealogy: Teaching AI to Read Great-Aunt Mildred's Cursive
AI for Genealogy: AI Photo Magic That Made My Mom Cry
AI for Genealogy: Using ChatGPT & Claude for Family History Research Breakthroughs
AI for Genealogy: Complete Guide to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Perplexity for Family History Research
AI for Genealogy: Complete Beginner's Guide to ChatGPT, Machine Learning & Family History Research Tools