Learn how artificial intelligence can help with your family history research.
This presentation covers what AI is, how it works, and which tools are most useful for genealogy.
We’ll look at popular AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini and discuss what each one does best.
You’ll learn how to work effectively with AI, including how to ask questions that get the best results and how to verify the information it provides.
Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with it, this session will help you understand how to use these tools responsibly in your genealogy work.
About Diana Elder
Diana Elder AGⓇ, AGLTM, is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States. She is the author of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide and co-author of Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. With her daughter Nicole, Diana leads study groups and an eCourse that teach the Research Like a Pro methodology using comprehensive video instruction and interactive learning modules. She shares genealogical research strategies on Family Locket (familylocket.com) and co-hosts the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast with Nicole. A sought-after speaker, Diana presents regularly at major conferences, including RootsTech and the National Genealogical Society Conference. She also enjoys conducting webinars and seminars for genealogical societies throughout the United States and abroad.
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