Ancestors and Algorithms: AI for Genealogy
BrianStuck 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 researc... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | a year ago |
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A courthouse fire destroys the county's copy, not every copy. From 1853, Virginia counties sent the state a yearly copy of their vital registers.
In this composite case from Buckingham County, Virginia, where the courthouse burned in 1869, every onl... more
When an ancestor vanishes after the 1860 census, his neighbors can show you where the family went. In this episode, 3 old AI chats, 1 FAN club and a probate file solve a "disappearance" that never happened.
Charles Spafford farmed in Columbia County... more
Who told the clerk your ancestor's parents? On this 1938 death certificate, the informant was born 24 years after the birth she reported.
The parents' names on a death certificate come from an informant, often a child or grandchild who wasn't there.... more
How do you find an unknown father among more than 2,000 DNA matches? Sort 20 of them into four grandparent groups with the Leeds Method and AI.
In this composite case, Lorraine was born in Brisbane, Queensland, in 1944. Her birth registration left h... more
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- My Go-to podcast for using AI & Genealogy
Brian does an excellent job of clearly outlining tips and strategies for using different AI platforms to dive deeper into your genealogy research.
AI is changing rapidly and Brian offers the latest insights while being cautious about the limitations that can affect your research.
Apple Podcasts5Cdn_mom
Canada5 months ago - Game changer
Listening to this podcast has changed my research in AMAZING ways. Tips and tools to make it accurate, interesting and productive!
Apple Podcasts5gemmadenk
United States6 months ago - So many ideas
This is a great tool that gives you many choices using AI for genealogy! Going down the rabbit hole but sources are given with perplexity as a workhorse. Thank you
Apple Podcasts5geniemom3United States9 months ago - Excellent Teacher
I’m really enjoying listening to your podcasts. They are very clear and easy to listen to and follow along. A great way to learn how to use AI without being overwhelming.
Apple Podcasts5Jaypm55
Australia10 months ago - Great show!
One of my favorite podcasts. I learn so much in every episode and even go back and re-listen because it’s hard yo absorb so much information. Brian is a great teacher and this show is a perfect mix of information, advice, how-tos, and even some humor.
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Practical, case-based guidance on using artificial intelligence in family history research. A recurring host demonstrates step-by-step workflows for investigating genealogical puzzles, evaluating records, organizing DNA matches, transcribing documents, contacting archives, and writing proof arguments. Episodes commonly compare tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity, with a consistent emphasis on checking sources, acknowledging uncertainty, and keeping the researcher responsible for conclusions.
The format is primarily instructional, pairing detailed examples with prompts and repeatable methods listeners can apply to their own family trees. Cases span different periods, records, and communities, from parish and immigration do... more
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1. The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast
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4. Family Tree Magazine Podcast
5. The Genealogy Guys Podcast & Genealogy Connection
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