Part 2 - AI in Deciphering Genealogical Documents

29/08/2025 18 min Episodio 29
Part 2 - AI in Deciphering Genealogical Documents

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Episode Synopsis

Part 2 examines how Artificial Intelligence is currently applied in genealogy (August 2025). It discusses AI research agents automating tasks like record matching and pattern recognition. Crucial skills include prompt engineering for clear AI communication and using specialised tools like Transkribus for handwriting. While offering significant speed, AI struggles with deep historical context and requires human verification due to potential errors and hallucinations, highlighting the need for responsible, ethical use.