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    The Family History AI Show

    Welcome to “The Family History AI Show,” your go-to podcast for the latest news and views on artificial intelligence and family history.
    Join Steve Little, world-class authority in AI and genealogy, and Mark Thompson, professional genealogist, educator, and technology expert, as they explore the fascinating intersection of family history and AI.
    In each episode, Mark and Steve unpack the latest news and tools in AI, delivering clear, accessible insights on how you can transform your personal genealogy journey using AI and how AI is reshaping the genealogy community as a whole.

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    Latest Episodes:
    EP13: Gemini (finally!) Supports File Uploads, AI’s Impact on Learning, Gemini Adds Saved Prompts, Build Better Prompts With Examples Sep 18, 2024
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Family History AI Show, Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore the latest AI news, views and reviews for family historians.

    They start with Google Gemini's new file upload capabilities and examine AI's impact on genealogy education, offering practical advice for researchers. Then, they discuss the increasing availability of saved prompts across AI platforms.

    Don’t miss this week’s Tip of The Week: Using examples to improve the reliability of the responses that you get from your AI.

    RapidFire announcements include the upcoming release of OpenAI's "strawberry" model and potential upgrades to digital assistants such as Alexa.

    This episode blends news with practical tips, providing listeners with valuable insights to harness AI's potential in uncovering family stories and improving research techniques.

    Timestamps:

    AI In the News

    01:37 Google Releases Gemini Gems: New features for document analysis and mobile access

    07:35 Genealogists go Back to School: The Impact of AI of Education

    13:30 Saved Prompts: Discussion on the widespread adoption of saved prompts across AI Tools

    Tip of the Week

    19:45 Building Better Prompts - Examples: Improve responses by providing examples in prompts

    RapidFire

    27:00 OpenAI's "Strawberry" Announcement: Enhanced Reasoning Capabilities

    32:00 Top 50 List of AI Tools Announced

    36:02 Amazon's Alexa Upgrade: Claude AI Coming to an Alexa Near You

    40:33 Wild Vision Arena Leaderboard: New benchmark for AI image analysis capabilities

    45:42 Perplexity Plans To Introduce Ads: AI search tool's future business model

    Resource Links

    Google Gemini

    https://gemini.google.com

    OpenAI ChatGPT

    https://chat.openai.com

    Anthropic Claude

    www.claude.ai

    Perplexity AI

    https://www.perplexity.ai

    Google Gemini "Gems"

    https://blog.google/products/gemini/google-gemini-update-august-2024/

    Anthropic "Projects"

    https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects

    OpenAI

    https://openai.com

    Character AI

    https://character.ai/

    Suno AI

    https://www.suno.ai

    Amazon Alexa

    https://www.amazon.com/alexa-help-resources/b?ie=UTF8&node=21576560011

    Wild Vision Arena Leaderboard

    https://huggingface.co/spaces/WildVision/vision-arena

    OpenAI "Strawberry" model

    https://www.wired.com/story/openai-o1-strawberry-problem-reasoning/

    Andresen Horowitz Top 100 List

    https://a16z.com/100-gen-ai-apps/

    ChatGPT Advanced Voice

    https://help.openai.com/en/articles/9617425-advanced-voice-mode-faq

    Apple iPhone

    https://www.apple.com/iphone

    Apple Intelligence

    https://www.apple.com/ca/apple-intelligence/

    Google Pixel phones

    https://store.google.com/category/phones

    Microsoft Copilot

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot

    OpenAI Search GPT

    https://openai.com/index/searchgpt-prototype/

    Tags

    artificial intelligence, AI, technology, machine learning, genealogy, family history, AI tools, chatbots, large language models, AI research, AI news, AI updates, OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Alexa, Perplexity, Character AI, AI vision, AI voice assistants, AI ethics, AI regulations, AI benchmarks, AI subscriptions, AI advertising, AI development, AI education, prompt engineering, AI leaderboards, AI investments, AI companies, AI features, AI devices, international AI access


    EP12: Hollywood AI Blunder, AI Image Generator Roundup, Google Lens Saves You Time Researching, Use AI For Translation Sep 10, 2024
    Show notes

    Hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little expertly navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape, offering practical insights on leveraging AI for your family history research.

    Mark and Steve open this episode by discussing lessons that genealogists can learn from Hollywood on the importance of fact-checking. Next, they provide a comprehensive roundup of the top AI image-generation tools. Then, how Google Lens’ big upgrade can greatly simplify your research.

    In this week’s Tip of the Week, learn how AI translation can help you research in another language, and so much more.

    With a mix of news, analysis, and hands-on advice, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to harness AI's power in uncovering your family stories. Whether you're a tech-savvy researcher or new to AI, this show offers valuable insights.

    Timestamps

    I. AI In the News

    00:01:16 Hollywood AI Mistake: Lessons for genealogists on fact-checking.

    00:04:18 AI Image Generators: Overview of popular tools and their applications.

    00:24:22 Google Lens Upgrade: New features for image and text search.

    II. Tip of the Week

    00:30:13 AI Building Blocks - Translation: Exploring translation and applications in genealogy.

    III. RapidFire

    00:41:57 Microsoft Edge Tab Organizer: New AI-powered feature for efficient research.

    00:44:18 "The AI Scientist": Discussion of AI agents and complex problem-solving.

    00:49:10 Eleven Labs Reader Upgrade: Text-to-speech tool now supports 32 languages.

    00:53:03 OpenAI's Condé Nast Deal: Improves AI training and new ways to access publications.

    Resource Links

    ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/

    DALL-E: https://openai.com/dall-e-2

    MidJourney: https://www.midjourney.com/

    Google Lens: https://lens.google.com/

    Imagen: https://deepmind.google/technologies/imagen-3/

    Ideogram: https://ideogram.ai/

    Adobe Firefly: https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generative-ai/firefly.html

    Eleven Labs Reader: https://elevenlabs.io/

    Google Translate: https://translate.google.com/

    Microsoft Edge (for Tab Organizer): https://www.microsoft.com/edge

    Transkribus: https://readcoop.eu/transkribus/

    OpenAI: https://openai.com/

    Tags

    Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, AI Tools, Image Generation, Google Lens, OCR Technology, Language Translation, AI Ethics, Research Techniques, DALL-E, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Google Imagen, Microsoft Edge, Tab Management, AI Agents, Text-to-Speech, Eleven Labs Reader, OpenAI Partnerships


    EP 11: Microsoft Simplifies Research with “Deep Search”, Google Goes All In on AI, Have We Entered the Post-Photography Era? Aug 27, 2024
    Show notes

    In this episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss Microsoft's new AI-enhanced search tool, Deep Search. Then, they review Google's major list of AI announcements. In the last big story this week, Mark and Steve talk about how photography has changed in the digital age.

    Don’t miss this week’s Tip of the Week, where Mark and Steve provide valuable insights into Building Better Prompts using the role-goal-task-format prompting style.

    The rapid-fire segment covers recent developments in AI image generation, including free access to OpenAI's DALL-E and Midjourney. The hosts also examine OpenAI's safety measures and Elon Musk's controversial AI tools.

    Blending expert analysis and practical advice, this podcast equips listeners to navigate the exciting world of AI in genealogical research and beyond.

    AI In the News:

    02:57: Microsoft Bing's Deep Search: Microsoft introduces Deep Search, a new feature competing with Perplexity, offering enhanced search capabilities.

    13:27: Google's AI announcements: Google unveils several AI-powered features for Android phones, including voice assistants and image analysis tools.

    24:14: Have we entered the post-photography era? The hosts discuss how AI is transforming photography and its implications for genealogists and family historians.

    Tip of the Week:

    33:55: Building Better Prompts: Role, Goal, Task, Format: The hosts explain a more effective method for crafting prompts when working with AI, emphasizing the importance of clear goal-setting.

    RapidFire:

    42:35: OpenAI's DALL-E free access: DALL-E image generation tool available to free-tier users, expanding access to AI-generated imagery.

    44:36: Midjourney's web platform launch: Midjourney releases a more accessible web-based platform for its image generation tool, offering a free trial.

    46:01: OpenAI's safety scorecard: OpenAI releases a safety scorecard, detailing its efforts to ensure responsible AI development and usage.

    50:22: Elon Musk's AI tools release: X launches new AI tools with fewer restrictions, raising ethical concerns and discussions.

    Resource Links

    Microsoft Bing Deep Search: https://www.bing.com

    Perplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.ai

    Google Gemini: https://gemini.google.com

    OpenAI ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com

    Google Pixel phones: https://store.google.com/category/phones

    DALL-E: https://chat.openai.com

    Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/imagine

    X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com

    Grok AI: https://grok.x.ai

    International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies: https://www.iajgs.org

    Adobe Acrobat: https://www.adobe.com/acrobat.html

    Zoom: https://zoom.us

    Tags:

    Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, Digital Photography, Search Engines, Voice Assistants, Image Generation, Prompt Engineering, AI Ethics, Mobile Computing, Research Methods, Microsoft Bing, Google Gemini, OpenAI, DALL-E, Midjourney, Elon Musk, Deep Search, Screen Awareness


    EP10: Ancestry’s New AI Tools, Google Gemini Leaps Ahead, Master AI Extraction, and Google’s Olympic Ad Controversy Aug 20, 2024
    Show notes

    Join co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little to explore the latest developments in AI and Family History.

    This week, they discuss Ancestry's innovative new tool for summarizing key US records. They also review Ancestry’s new AI chatbot that greatly simplifies finding the best support documents. Next, they gawk at Google's impressive Gemini 1.5 Pro update. Then, they wrap up the week’s top news stories by reviewing the growing importance of small language models and how they promise faster and more secure AI tools for genealogists.

    This week’s Tip of the Week provides a practical guide for genealogists on using AI to Extract key information from large documents.

    In RapidFire, they cover OpenAI's groundbreaking real-time voice chat, recent AI regulation developments, Google's monopoly ruling, and the controversy surrounding Google's Olympics ad.

    With expert insights and engaging discussions, this podcast is essential listening for genealogists looking to harness the power of AI in their family history research.

    Please let us know how we’re doing by leaving us a review—your feedback helps us shape the future of the show!

    Timestamps:

    AI In the News:

    00:00:00: Ancestry's new AI features: Ancestry introduces two AI tools to enhance user experience in record summarization and learning how to use Ancestry.

    00:11:29: Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro update: Google's latest AI model shows significant improvement, rising to the top of the chatbot rankings.

    00:15:20: Small Language Models: The growing importance of small language models in providing faster, more private AI solutions.

    Tip of the Week:

    00:20:44: AI Building Block Series - Extraction: How to effectively use AI to extract valuable information from genealogical documents and texts.

    RapidFire:

    00:31:20: OpenAI's voice chat feature: OpenAI's new real-time voice chat capability promises to revolutionize AI interactions.

    00:35:31: AI regulation developments: Recent regulatory actions in the EU and California aim to address AI risks and benefits.

    00:39:42: Google monopoly ruling: Google's designation as a monopoly in search could lead to significant changes in the tech landscape.

    00:42:18: Google's Olympics ad controversy: Google's AI-assisted letter writing ad sparks debate on appropriate AI use in personal tasks.

    Resource Links:

    Ask Ancestry AI: https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/Ancestry-AI-Assistant

    Google Gemini 1.5 Pro: https://gemini.google.com/updates

    LLMSYS Chatbot leaderboard: https://chat.lmsys.org/?leaderboard

    OpenAI's advanced voice chat feature: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/9617425-advanced-voice-mode-faq

    Genetic Genealogy Tips and Tricks Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/237902130006828

    Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1255245945084761

    European Union AI Act: https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/high-level-summary/

    California's Safe and Secure Innovation Law for Frontier AI Models: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB1047

    Tags:

    Ancestry AI Tools, DNA Research Assistant, Record Summarization, Google Gemini Update, Chatbot Rankings, Small Language Models, AI Privacy Concerns, Genealogy Tech Innovations, AI Extraction Techniques, Family History Research, AI Regulation, European Union AI Act, California AI Legislation, Google Monopoly Ruling, OpenAI Voice Chat, AI Ethics In Marketing, Genealogy Data Processing, AI Building Blocks, Tech Industry Developments, AI In Everyday Life


    EP9: Building Better Prompts, Facebook’s LLM May Benefit Family History, MyHeritage Retires an AI Feature Aug 07, 2024
    Show notes

    Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore the potential benefits of Meta's open-source approach to AI. Next, they discuss MyHeritage's plans to retire an AI feature. Then, they review the AI image generation features recently added to Adobe Illustrator.

    In this week’s Tip of the Week, they share valuable insights on crafting effective, hallucination-resistant, AI prompts using the “role, task, and format” prompting method.

    The RapidFire segment covers Apple's AI delays, Google's impressive math achievements, Reddit's web crawling restrictions, OpenAI's venture into AI-based search, and Meta's groundbreaking image recognition advancements.

    This episode offers a perfect blend of practical applications and future possibilities, making it essential listening for genealogists navigating the AI revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a family history buff, this show provides the knowledge you need to stay ahead in the rapidly changing world of AI.

    Timestamps:

    ## In the News

    03:18 Meta's Impact on Corporate Genealogy: Discussion of Meta.ai's release and its implications

    07:54 MyHeritage's AI Feature Removal: Retirement of AI Record Finder tool

    10:11 Adobe's AI Integration: New AI features in Adobe Illustrator

    ## Tip of the Week

    19:32 Building Better Prompts: Role, Task, and Format: Explanation and examples of this prompting technique

    ## RapidFire Topics

    27:55 Apple's AI Delays: Postponement of Apple Intelligence Tools

    33:18 Google's AI Math Achievement: AI Performance in Math Olympics

    36:55 Reddit's Web Crawling Restrictions: Implications for AI training data

    41:22 OpenAI's SearchGPT Development: Potential impact on search engines and competitors

    45:30 Meta's SAM 2 Release: Advancements in image and video recognition

    Resource Links:

    Adobe Acrobat: https://acrobat.adobe.com/

    Adobe Illustrator: https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html

    Adobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html

    Adobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html

    Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/

    Apple Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/

    Canva: https://www.canva.com/

    ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/

    Claude (Anthropic): https://claude.ai/

    FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/

    Gemini (Google): https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/

    Google AI: https://ai.google/

    Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/

    Meta AI: https://ai.meta.com/

    Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com/

    MyHeritage: https://www.myheritage.com/

    OpenAI: https://openai.com/

    Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/

    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/

    SearchGPT: https://openai.com/index/searchgpt-prototype/

    Segment Anything Model (SAM) by Meta: https://ai.meta.com/sam2/

    Tags: AI in Genealogy, Meta AI, MyHeritage, Adobe Illustrator, AI Prompts, Open Source AI, Apple Intelligence, Google AI, Reddit, OpenAI, SearchGPT, SAM 2, Image Recognition, Family History, Genealogy Tools, AI Ethics, Transcription, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR), Perplexity, Large Language Models, AI-Enabled Search, Artificial Intelligence, Genealogical Research, AI Record Finder, Prompting Techniques, AI Integration, Web Crawling, Data Privacy, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, AI in Adobe Products, AI Math Capabilities, Digital Genealogy, AI-Powered Tools, Genealogy Software, AI Advancements, Family Tree Research, AI for Historians, Future of Genealogy


    EP8: Save Time by Summarizing, Meta's Game-Changing AI Upgrade, FamilySearch's Summarization Feature, Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? Jul 31, 2024
    Show notes

    In this week’s episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore Meta AI 3.1's huge large language model upgrade, as well as FamilySearch's innovative, AI-based summarization feature. They then address growing concerns about AI hype. In this week’s Tip of the Week, they share their approach for mastering the fine art of summarization, a crucial AI skill for genealogical research. The show rounds off with rapid-fire discussions of Google's privacy policy update, Apple's response to accusations made about their training data, and exciting developments in AI-powered education. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a family history buff, this episode offers invaluable insights into how AI is revolutionizing genealogy and beyond.

    Please share this episode with a friend!

    Timestamps:

    In the News

    01:01 Meta AI 3.1: A Huge Upgrade, and it’s Free!

    13:09 FamilySearch's New AI Summarization Feature

    20:16 Addressing AI Hype Concerns

    Tip of the Week

    24:59 AI Building Blocks: Summarization

    AI RapidFire

    31:25 Google's Privacy Policy Update

    36:57 Apple's Response to Training Data Accusations

    40:02 Apple vs. Google: Platform Competition Heats Up

    44:59 AI in Education: New Developments and Partnerships

    Resource Links

    Meta AI: https://meta.ai

    FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/en/labs/

    OpenAI (ChatGPT): https://openai.com/chatgpt

    Anthropic (Claude): https://www.anthropic.com

    Google (Gemini): https://gemini.google.com/app

    Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com

    Apple AI: https://www.apple.com/ai

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com

    Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org

    Google DeepMind: https://www.deepmind.com

    Andrej Karpathy's Eureka Labs: https://eurekalabs.ai/

    Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Family History, Genealogy, Large Language Models, Meta AI, Facebook AI, Family Search, AI Summarization, OCR, Land Records, AI Model Comparison, Open Source AI, AI Adoption, AI Investment, AI Winter, AI Ethics, Data Privacy, Training Data, Google Privacy Policy, YouTube Closed Captions, Apple AI, AI Research, Platform Competition, AI Ecosystems, AI in Education, Khan Academy, Microsoft AI, Andrej Karpathy, AI Tutoring, AI Learning


    EP7: Perplexity Upgrade, AI Ethical Issues, Building Better Prompts, Siri Upgrade Delayed Jul 24, 2024
    Show notes

    In this episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little dive into Perplexity's big upgrade, enhancing research capabilities for family historians. They tackle pressing ethical concerns in AI, exploring copyright issues and training data controversies that impact genealogists. The show introduces a new series on building better prompts, offering practical tips to maximize AI tools. In the rapid-fire segment, they cover open-source developments, geopolitical influences on AI, and exciting updates from industry leaders like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Apple. Whether you're a tech-savvy genealogist or new to AI, this episode provides valuable insights to navigate the evolving landscape of family history research in the digital age. Tune in for expert analysis and practical advice on leveraging AI in your genealogical pursuits.

    Timestamps:

    Welcome and introduction

    2:12 AI In the News

    2:30 Story 1: Perplexity upgrade

    7:20 Story 2: Ethical issues in AI

    13:55 Tip of the Week: Build Better Prompts

    21:40 AI Rapid Fire

    21:40 Open source developments in AI

    24:08 Geopolitical issues affecting AI tools

    26:38 Anthropic's Claude and new features

    29:08 Changes in OpenAI board membership

    32:35 Google Pixel 9 AI features

    37:20 Delay in Apple's Siri upgrades

    38:53 Tout Fini!

    Resource Links

    • Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/

    • OpenAI: https://openai.com/

    • Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/

    • Google: https://www.google.com/

    • Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/

    • Apple: https://www.apple.com/

    • ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/

    • Claude AI: https://www.anthropic.com/

    • Google Gemini: https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/

    • NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/

    • Meta (Facebook): https://about.meta.com/

    • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/


    EP6: Claude Projects vs Custom GPTs, Student FAQs, The Importance of Chatting with your Chatbot Jul 17, 2024
    Show notes

    In this episode of The Family History AI Show, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss the latest advancements in AI tools for genealogists.

    Discover how Anthropic’s new Claude Projects feature stacks up against OpenAI’s custom GPTs, and learn about essential reusable prompts for genealogical research.

    We also highlight key insights from the GRIP Annual Institute’s AI panel, addressing top questions from genealogy students.

    Don’t miss our AI Tip of the Week, where we reveal strategies for effective chatbot interactions to enhance research efficiency: basic prompt advice.

    Stay informed with rapid-fire updates on the newest developments from OpenAI, Google, and Eleven Labs. Tune in for expert advice and the latest AI news to boost your family history research.

    Timestamps:

    [00:00:00] Introduction: Overview of the episode's topics

    [00:00:11] Family History AI in the News

    [00:00:45] Claude Projects by Anthropic

    [00:06:40] Comparison of Claude Projects and OpenAI Custom GPTs

    [00:14:20] GRIP Institute on AI and Genealogy

    [00:24:45] Family History AI Tip of the Week

    [00:24:58] Chatting with Your Chatbot: Importance of Prompting Basics

    [00:28:20] AI RapidFire

    [00:28:35] OpenAI Updates: Mac app release; ChatGPT voice assistant delay

    [00:30:45] Google Updates: Gemini integration with Gmail and Google Docs

    [00:32:30] OpenAI Content Licensing Deals

    [00:35:40] Eleven Labs Text-to-Speech: Licensed voices for realistic text-to-speech

    [00:40:40] Closing Remarks: Recap of the episode; Upcoming events

    Resource Links

    Anthropic Claude Projects: https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects

    OpenAI Custom GPTs: https://chatgpt.com/gpts

    Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP): https://www.gripitt.org

    OpenAI ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com

    Anthropic Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/claude

    Google Gemini: https://ai.google.com/gemini

    Time Magazine: https://time.com

    The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com

    Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io

    Tags: AI Tools, Genealogy, Claude Projects, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Anthropic, Custom GPTs, Reusable Prompts, GRIP Annual Institute, Family History, Genealogical Research, Artificial Intelligence, LLMs, Chatbot Tips, AI in Genealogy, Time Magazine, Eleven Labs, Text to Speech, Google Gemini, AI News, Podcast


    EP5: Claude Sonnet 3.5 is the Best AI update in Months, The AI Industry Reacts to Apple Intelligence, AI Highlights from GRIP Genealogy Institute. Jul 03, 2024
    Show notes

    Hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss Steve's recent AI course for genealogists at GRIP and the rapid pace of learning and practical applications for genealogy.

    They examine the industry-wide effects of Apple's focus on AI privacy and security, including at OpenAI. The launch of Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet is a major advancement, offering huge improvements for genealogical research.

    This week’s Tip of The Week emphasizes the value of using AI for small, repetitive tasks.

    They also cover new industry-wide initiatives for identifying AI-generated images, updates to Adobe Acrobat's AI features, and the growing global interest in AI for genealogy.

    Timestamps:

    Family History AI in the News

    00:43 - Steve's Update on "AI from Basics to Breakthroughs" at GRIP (Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh).

    06:42- Apple Intelligence’s industry Impact on privacy and security in AI.

    08:59 - Claude 3.5 Sonnet is a significant development in AI.

    Tip of the Week:

    15:26 - Six Minutes Over Silver Bullets.

    AI Rapid Fire

    17:53 – A new consortium, led by Adobe, is helping identify AI-generated images.

    19:43 - Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Update allows multiple documents to be analyzed or summarized simultaneously.

    22:09 – The Global Impact of AI on the Family History Community

    24:06 – Tout Fini

    Resource Links:

    National Genealogical Society https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/

    GRIP (Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh) https://www.gripitt.org/

    Apple Intelligence https://machinelearning.apple.com/

    OpenAI https://openai.com/

    Claude 3.5 Sonnet (by Anthropic) https://www.anthropic.com/

    Google Gemini https://ai.google/

    Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/features/ai-assistant.html

    Ontario Genealogical Society https://ogs.on.ca/

    Society of Australian Genealogists https://www.sag.org.au/

    Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/genealogyandai

    FamilySearch https://www.familysearch.org/

    Ancestry https://www.ancestry.com/

    MyHeritage https://www.myheritage.com/

    Tags:

    Genealogy, Family History, Artificial Intelligence, AI in Genealogy, Genealogy Research, AI Education, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, GRIP, National Genealogical Society, DNA Analysis, Document Transcription, Historical Photographs, AI Models, Privacy and Security, Safe Super Intelligence Inc, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Genealogy Technology, Pedigree Charts, AI Tools, Adobe AI Consortium, Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant, International Genealogy, Ontario Genealogical Society, Society of Australian Genealogists, AI Applications in Genealogy


    EP4: Toronto AI Conference, MyHeritage Interview, Apple Intelligence, Perplexity and Microsoft have a bad day. Jun 26, 2024
    Show notes

    Show Description:

    In this episode of the Family History AI Show, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss recent developments in AI for genealogy.

    They recap the groundbreaking AI Day at the Ontario Genealogical Society conference, highlighting the engaging presentations made throughout the conference. An exclusive interview with Daniel Horowitz reveals MyHeritage's user-friendly approach to AI. The hosts discuss tech giants' recent challenges and contrast them with Apple's strategic AI implementation.

    The Tip of The Week provides practical advice on managing AI hallucinations. Leveraging custom GPTs for genealogical research takes center stage.

    The episode also touches on the power of AI in summarization, as demonstrated in a recent Research Like a Pro podcast. Wrapping up, Steve previews his upcoming course on AI in genealogy at GRIP, promising an in-depth exploration of this rapidly evolving field.

    Timestamps:

    00:30 Headlines

    01:15 Big AI Conference in Toronto

    Life at the Jagged Edge.

    10:00 Perplexity gets called out by Forbes Magazine

    11:42 Microsoft delays Recall on Copilot + PCs

    13:50 More thoughts on the importance of Apple Intelligence

    20:35 Interview with Daniel Horowitz, MyHeritage’s Expert Genealogist

    30:20 Tip of the Week: Managing Hallucinations

    AI Rapidfire

    40:18 Microsoft Removing Support for CustomGPTs from Copilot

    45:00 Nicole Dyer, from Research Like a Pro, covers summarization and introduces the importance of disclosure

    49:20 Perplexity goes after Google by offering common Google searches

    50:50 Upcoming courses and announcements

    53:54 Tout fini

    Resource Links:

    Ontario Genealogical Society conference

    https://conference2024.ogs.on.ca/

    MyHeritage AI tools

    https://www.myheritage.com/ai-time-machine

    Perplexity AI

    https://www.perplexity.ai/

    Microsoft Delays Recall amid Security Concerns

    https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/06/microsoft-recall-delayed-after-privacy-and-security-concerns

    Apple's AI strategy

    https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/06/introducing-apple-intelligence-for-iphone-ipad-and-mac/

    Chat GPT

    https://openai.com/chatgpt

    Claude AI

    https://www.anthropic.com/claude

    Google's Gemini

    https://blog.google/products/gemini/

    Research Like a Pro podcast

    https://familylocket.com/the-research-like-a-pro-genealogy-podcast/

    Custom GPTs and reusable prompts

    https://aigenealogyinsights.com/2024/01/10/exploring-custom-gpts-my-journey-into-ai-tools-for-genealogy/

    DNA Painter

    https://dnapainter.com/

    Ethan Mollick on X

    https://x.com/emollick

    OpenAI's GPT-4

    https://openai.com/research/gpt-4

    Blaine Bettinger's Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence Facebook group

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1255245945084761

    AI Genealogy Insights website

    https://www.aigenealogyinsights.com/

    Research Like a Pro podcast episode 310

    https://familylocket.com/research-like-a-pro-podcast/

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