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 | 58 | Founded | a year ago |
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A family told the same story about a 1948 move for nearly eighty years. One recorded interview and three AI tools changed that.
Effie Napier is eighty-eight, and by her family's account, the last person alive who actually remembers why they left the... more
In 1836, a Yorkshire parish legally removed a laborer to a village he'd probably never lived in, over his father's old apprenticeship. This episode uses Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT to trace an English settlement dispute through parish chest records m... more
A Jewish ancestor's hometown was spelled three different ways across three documents. A 1985 algorithm and three AI tools narrowed it down. This episode shows exactly how, and exactly where the method stops working.
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Episode 50, The AI Lab: Brian tests four AI features built directly into FamilySearch and Ancestry, using a five-question trust rubric built live with Claude, to find out which ones you can actually trust with your family tree. One of the four had no... 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
Canada3 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 States4 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 States7 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
Australia8 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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A hands-on show about using artificial intelligence to unlock genealogical puzzles. Across episodes, the host demonstrates practical, step-by-step workflows that blend AI tools with traditional research: mapping evidence, organizing notes, drafting narratives, and locating elusive records. A core theme is treating AI as a disciplined assistant—helping transcribe, search, and organize—from diverse sources like census records, parish registers, and archives around the world. Episodes emphasize provenance, transparency, and careful interpretation, with real-world case studies that reveal both the power and limits of AI in genealogy. The format stands out for its actionable prompts, structured GPS-like research plans, and a clear focus on produ... more
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