Explore the exciting possibilities of AI in the realm of family history. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just getting started, this talk will provide you with valuable insights and strategies for using AI to uncover your family’s unique story. Using many practical demonstrations, Andrew will show how to best make use of AI from research to data analysis to image generation and lots more. Key principles and ethical considerations of privacy, security, transparency and bias will also be discussed and some key starting points for those new to AI.
About Andrew Redfern
Andrew Redfern is a passionate family historian and accomplished presenter, technology specialist, educator and AI devotee. His expertise spans research methodology, innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence and Technology, convict history, DNA investigations, and land records. His sessions feature live demonstrations, practical examples, and interactive techniques to showcase technology use in genealogy while also giving participants key strategies to implement in their own research.
After the talk, there will be an opportunity for Q&A on the talk. If there is time, this will be followed by an AI workshop where you may share your successes and brick walls and ask any questions you might have.
If you have problems joining, please email chair@jgsgb.org.uk, preferably in the 15 minutes before the meeting proper starts.