Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…
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.
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.
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore how DeepSeek has dramatically changed the AI landscape by releasing a powerful, inexpensive, open-source model that challenges American dominance in AI. They celebrate the first anniversary of FamilySearch's Full-Text Search, which has expanded from three collections to three thousand in just one-year, revolutionizing access to billions of previously unsearchable records. Mark and Steve examine how Google and Microsoft are integrating AI into their productivity platforms, making these tools accessible to mainstream family historians at minimal cost. This week's Tip of the Week demystifies the difference between instructional and reasoning AI models, helping genealogists choose the right tool for the right job. In RapidFire, they discuss the ambitious $500 billion Project Stargate, major model updates from Gemini and Grok, and how Deep Research capabilities are becoming standard across all AI platforms. Timestamps: In the News: 04:34 DeepSeek Shakes the AI World: Game-Changing Model from China 15:51 FamilySearch Full-Text Search Turns One: From Thousands to Billions of Records 23:33 Google and Microsoft Go All-In: AI Integrated into Workspace Tools Tip of the Week: 29:22 Know Your Model: Understanding Instructional vs. Reasoning AI RapidFire: 42:25 The Stargate Project: $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Initiative 45:38 Major Model Updates: Gemini 2.0 and Grok 3 Beta Released 48:41 Deep Research Becomes Industry Standard: Available Across All Major Platforms Resource Links: DeepSeek Backgrounder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeepSeek Family Search Free Text Search https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text/collection/list Free Text Search of Ireland, Properties, from 1298 to 1975 https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text/collection/M9J1-ZYL Copilot is now included in Microsoft 365 Personal and Family https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/01/16/copilot-is-now-included-in-microsoft-365-personal-and-family/ Google AI now Included in Workspace Plans https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/empowering-businesses-with-AI Introducing OpenAI o1 https://openai.com/o1/ OpenAI o3-mini https://openai.com/index/openai-o3-mini/ Announcing The Stargate Project https://openai.com/index/announcing-the-stargate-project/ Gemini 2.0 is now available to everyone https://blog.google/technology/google-deepmind/gemini-model-updates-february-2025/ Grok 3 Beta — The Age of Reasoning Agents https://x.ai/blog/grok-3 Try Deep Research https://blog.google/products/gemini/google-gemini-deep-research/ Introducing deep research from OpenAI https://openai.com/index/introducing-deep-research/ Introducing Perplexity Deep Research https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-deep-research Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Genealogy, Family History, DeepSeek, AI Models, FamilySearch, Full-Text Search, Open Source AI, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Reasoning Models, Instructional Models, Language Models, Stargate Project, AI Infrastructure, Research Tools, Deep Research, AI Capabilities…
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little share their predictions for artificial intelligence developments in 2025, with a special focus on how these changes will affect genealogists and family historians. They explore the emergence of AI agents, the shift to running language models locally on personal devices, and the introduction of chatbots to social media platforms. Mark and Steve also discuss how AI writing tools will become mainstream, even as costs decrease and capabilities increase. Their predictions include both opportunities and challenges, examining which tools may thrive and which may disappoint in the coming year. They conclude with "anti-predictions" – capabilities that, despite high hopes, probably won't materialize in 2025. Timestamps: What We Can Look Forward to In 2025 01:02 AI Agents: The Next Big Thing 08:06 Local Language Models: Improved Privacy and Security 13:09 Social Media Chatbots: Coming to Your Groups 18:24 AI Writing Tools: The New Normal 24:16 AI Costs: Dropping Fast 30:43 The AI Horse Race: Who Will Lead? Anti-Predictions: What Won't Happen in 2025 36:01 Handwritten Text Recognition 40:21 AI Generated Family Trees and Diagrams 44:06 Generated Text in Images Resource Links: Using Claude for 'Computer Use' Tasks https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/build-with-claude/computer-use OpenAI's Operator Agent https://openai.com/index/introducing-operator/ Facebook's New AI Tool for Groups https://aigenealogyinsights.com/2024/10/22/exploring-facebooks-new-ai-tool-for-groups/ What to Know About DeepSeek and How It Is Upending A.I. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/technology/what-is-deepseek-china-ai.html Trump's $500B Stargate AI Initiative https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/2025/01/23/trumps-ai-push-understanding-the-500-billion-stargate-initiative/ Tags: artificial intelligence, technology, genealogy, family history, AI predictions, AI agents, local AI, social media, chatbots, AI writing, language models, OpenAI, DeepSeek, privacy, security, AI costs, machine learning, computer automation, research tools, future technology…
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore Google's powerful end-of-year releases that challenge other AI platforms. They examine Google's Deep Research tool and its ability to quickly create comprehensive research reports by combining information from multiple sources. Next, they discuss Facebook's controversial introduction of AI assistants to Facebook groups and what this might mean for genealogy communities. The hosts review Google's NotebookLM's significant updates, including enhanced audio capabilities and collaborative features that could transform how genealogists work together. This week's Tip of the Week demonstrates how ChatGPT Projects can organize and enhance genealogical research, with Steve using his approach to a 2025 genealogy do-over as an example. In RapidFire, they cover Google's new fact benchmark, Gemini 2.0's release, AI-enhanced search results, and OpenAI's O3 announcement. Timestamps: In the News: 06:44 Google Deep Research: The New Challenger to Perplexity 18:03 Facebook Groups Get AI Assistants 24:57 NotebookLM: Major Updates for Collaborative Projects Tip of the Week: 32:15 ChatGPT Projects: Organizing Your Genealogy Do-Over RapidFire: 41:52 Google's New Fact Benchmark 44:00 Gemini 2.0 Release 48:34 Google AI-Enhanced Search Results 54:48 OpenAI's O3 Model Announcement Resource Links: AI Seminar at the Victoria Genealogical Society https://victoriags.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=554933&item_id=2488526 Legacy Family Tree Webinars: "Genealogy Meets AI: Panel Discussion" https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/genealogy-meets-ai-panel-discussion/ Introducing Gemini 2.0: our new AI model for the agentic era https://blog.google/technology/google-deepmind/google-gemini-ai-update-december-2024/ Certified Arborist Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/12652295162 Exploring Facebook's New AI Tool for Groups https://aigenealogyinsights.com/2024/10/22/exploring-facebooks-new-ai-tool-for-groups/ NotebookLM gets a new look, audio interactivity and a premium version https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/notebooklm-new-features-december-2024/ Using Projects in ChatGPT https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10169521-using-projects-in-chatgpt A new benchmark for evaluating the accuracy of large language models https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/facts-grounding-a-new-benchmark-for-evaluating-the- factuality-of-large-language-models/ AI Overviews in Search are coming to more places around the world https://blog.google/products/search/ai-overviews-search-october-2024/ OpenAI announces new o3 models https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/20/openai-announces-new-o3-model/ Tags AI, Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Meta, Content Licensing, AI Conferences, AI Outage, Ethical AI, Disclosure, Genealogy Research, OpenAI Licensing, Google AI Issues, Perplexity Pages, ChatGPT Updates, Meta AI Developments, Grok.AI, AI in Genealogy, AI Tools, Technology in Genealogy, AI Transparency, AI and Privacy…
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore OpenAI's "12 Days of OpenAI" campaign, particularly focusing on their new reasoning models and the expanded availability of Canvas across all ChatGPT models. They examine how ChatGPT's new camera view in Advanced Voice Mode transforms mobile research capabilities, demonstrating real-world applications for genealogists. This week's Tip of the Week reveals how to get the most out of free AI tools by leveraging each one's strengths: Gemini for summarization, Perplexity for research, ChatGPT for reasoning, and Claude for writing. In RapidFire, they discuss Apple's cautious AI updates in iOS 18.2, the release of GPT Search for free account holders, Harvard's million-book donation for AI training, and OpenAI's festive Santa Chat feature. Timestamps: In the News: 02:41 12 Days of OpenAI: New Features and Updates 12:15 Canvas Integration: Now Available Across All Models 17:24 Advanced Voice Mode: ChatGPT Gets Camera View Tip of the Week: 23:29 Maximizing Free AI Tools: The Right Tool for Each Task RapidFire: 35:52 Apple Intelligence: iOS 18.2 AI Features 40:20 Free GPT Search Goes Public 45:22 Harvard's Million-Book Donation for AI Training 51:52 OpenAI's Santa Chat Mode Resource LinksChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ 12 Days of OpenAI https://openai.com/12-days/ ChatGPT Canvas Feature https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt/openai-announces-official-launch-of-canvas-for-writing-and-coding-heres-whats-new ChatGPT Projects Feature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcB97h3vrzk GPT Search is now free https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2024/12/16/chatgpt-search-now-free-for-all-heres-why-you-should-try-it/ Advanced Voice Mode with Vision https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt/chatgpt-advanced-voice-with-vision-just-launched-heres-how-to-try-it ChatGPT Search and the Chrome Extension https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/ Claude https://claude.ai Claude Projects https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects Gemini https://gemini.google.com Perplexity AI https://www.perplexity.ai Perplexity Pages https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/perplexity-pages Apple Intelligence https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence Harvard Digital Collections https://hls.harvard.edu/today/harvards-library-innovation-lab-launches-initiative-to-use-public-domain-data-to-train-artificial-intelligence/ https://institutionaldatainitiative.org/ ChatGPT Santa Mode https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10139238-santa-s-voice-in-chatgpt Tags (broad to specific, unique terms) Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, OpenAI, Family History Research, Voice Technology, ChatGPT, AI Tools, Content Creation, Canvas, 12 Days of OpenAI…
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little reveal their top recommendations for AI tools worth paying for in 2025. They also discuss which AI tools aren't worth paying for in 2025. One of them might surprise you! Next, Mark and Steve begin their review of OpenAI's "12 Days of OpenAI" announcements, beginning with the release of their enhanced O1 reasoning model. This new model will help you plan your family history research. This week's Tip of the Week challenges conventional thinking about AI hallucinations, suggesting ways to leverage this characteristic as a feature rather than a bug. In RapidFire, Mark and Steve examine Microsoft's Copilot Vision beta release, Apple's cautious AI rollout strategy, Google's new memory feature in Gemini, and XAI's significant funding round. Timestamps: In The News: 03:10 AI Tools Worth Paying For in 2025 19:48 Specialty AI Tools to Consider in 2025 26:46 AI Tools Not Worth Paying For in 2025 32:26 OpenAI's 12 Days of Gifts Begins Tip of the Week: 40:10 Treat AI Hallucinations as a Feature, not a Bug RapidFire: 50:06 Microsoft Copilot Vision Beta Launch 53:18 Apple's Intelligence Rollout Plans 56:20 Google Gemini Adds Memory Feature 59:34 XAI's $6 Billion Funding Round Resource Links ChatGPT Plus https://openai.com/index/chatgpt-plus/ ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8400625-voice-mode-faq Claude Pro https://claude.ai/ Perplexity Pro https://www.perplexity.ai/pro Acrobat AI Assistant https://helpx.adobe.com/ca/acrobat/using/generative-ai.html Eleven Labs https://elevenlabs.io/ Mid Journey https://www.midjourney.com/ Microsoft Copilot Pro https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot Grammarly https://www.grammarly.com/ ChatGPT O1 Model https://openai.com/o1/ ChatGPT O1 Pro https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-pro/ Microsoft Copilot Vision https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/2024/12/05/copilot-vision-now-in-preview-a-new-way-to-browse/ Apple Intelligence https://www.apple.com/ca/apple-intelligence/ Siri https://www.apple.com/siri/ Gemini Memory Feature https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/googles-gemini-chatbot-now-has-memory/ X AI Platform https://x.ai/ Tags (broad to specific, unique terms) Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Genealogy, Family History, Machine Learning, AI Tools, AI Product Reviews, AI Pricing, Voice Technology, Image Generation, Research Tools, AI Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Research, Language Models…
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore the AI developments that had the biggest impact on genealogy in 2024. This week’s episode spotlights MyHeritage's newest viral tool, LiveMemory, which brings old photos to life through animation. Next, Mark and Steve count down the year's top AI breakthroughs for genealogists. The groundbreaking FamilySearch full-text search takes the top spot by providing unprecedented access to huge collections of handwritten records. Mark and Steve also discuss the genealogy community's migration to Bluesky. Don’t miss this week’s tip of the week, which provides practical tips for using AI to help you research your ancestors’ home countries. This week’s rapid fire stories include major industry developments at Google, OpenAI, and Amazon. This episode showcases how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing family history research for genealogists at all levels. Timestamps: IN THE NEWS 03:02 MyHeritage's Goes Viral (again!) with LiveMemory 10:56 Top Five AI Breakthroughs for Genealogists in 2024 Chatbots Learn How to Reason (OpenAI’s o1-preview) Content Creation Within Chatbots (Artifacts, Canvas) Collaborative Research Spaces (NotebookLM, Claude Projects, Perplexity Spaces) AI-Enhanced Search (SearchGPT, Perplexity, Google) FamilySearch Unlocks Handwritten Records 27:27 The Great Bluesky Migration TIP OF THE WEEK 32:17 Use AI To Research the Home Country RAPIDFIRE 40:41 Google Loses Antitrust Cases 44:33 OpenAI Announces Web Browser Initiative 48:25 Amazon's $4B Anthropic Investment Resource Links IN THE NEWS MyHeritage's Goes Viral (again!) with LiveMemory LiveMemory https://www.myheritage.com/livememory/ Runway ML https://runwayml.com/ TOP 5 AI BREAKTHROUGHS Introducing OpenAI o1-preview https://openai.com/index/introducing-openai-o1-preview/ Claude Artifacts https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-them ChatGPT Canvas https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/ Google NotebookLM https://notebooklm.google.com/ Claude Projects https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects Perplexity Spaces https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/faq/what-are-spaces Introducing ChatGPT Search https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/ Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/ Google https://www.google.com/ FamilySearch Full-Text Search https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/find-the-new-full-text-search-for-historical-records BLUESKY MIGRATION Bluesky Social https://bsky.app/ Mark Thompson’s Bluesky Handle https://bsky.app/profile/makingfamilyhistory.com Steve Little’s Bluesky Handle https://bsky.app/profile/digitalarchivst.bsky.social RAPIDFIRE Google Loses Antitrust Cases https://www.npr.org/2024/08/05/nx-s1-5064624/google-justice-department-antitrust-search https://www.reuters.com/legal/google-asks-us-appeals-court-reject-app-store-monopoly-verdict-2024-11-27/ https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/tech/2024/11/26/chrome-google-forced-sale OpenAI Announces Web Browser Initiative https://www.pcmag.com/news/openai-working-on-a-web-browser-to-compete-with-google-chrome https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-considers-taking-google-with-browser-information-reports-2024-11-21/ Amazon's $4B Anthropic Investment https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/22/24303185/amazon-anthropic-investment-ai-alexa Tags AI, Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Anthropic, Genealogy AI, MyHeritage LiveMemory, Family History Technology, AI Photo Animation, FamilySearch Full-Text Search, Genealogy Search Tools, Historical Photo Animation, Family History Research, AI Genealogy Tools, Digital Genealogy, Handwritten Records Search, Ancestral Research, MyHeritage Tools, Genealogy Technology, Family Photographs, FamilySearch Tools, Genealogy Social Media, Bluesky Genealogy, AI Research Tools, Ancestry Research, Foreign Genealogy Research, Family History Software, Genealogy Databases, AI Document Analysis, Historical Documents, Genealogy Community, Genealogy Tips, Photo Preservation, Genealogy Innovations, Family History Preservation…
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss how Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet upgrade has made Claude an even better AI writer. This make's it even easier to write a great research report. They move on to explore OpenAI's new desktop apps and Advanced Voice Mode, discussing how voice interaction could transform genealogical research, particularly for those who prefer speaking to typing. Combining search and AI in the same tool will be a huge timesaver for genealogy research. This week's Tip of the Week reveals the best ways to leverage free AI tools for family history research. There’s no need to pay for AI tools if you only need these features a few times a day. In RapidFire, they examine the future of AI agents, Apple's cautious AI rollout in iOS 18.1, and Meta's strategic content partnership with Reuters. Timestamps: In the News: 02:20 Claude 3.5 Sonnet (new): AI Writing Reaches New Heights 06:50 ChatGPT Desktop Apps: Now Available for Both Macs and PCs 14:00 AI Search Gets Real: AI-Enhanced Search From ChatGPT Tip of the Week: 19:20 Free AI Tools: How To Get Premium AI Results For Free RapidFire: 26:50 AI Agents: The Future of Computer Interaction 31:20 Apple Intelligence: IOS 18.1 Starts the Rollout of AI for Apple 40:26 Meta's Reuters Deal: The First (of Many?) Content Partnerships for Facebook Resource Links: ANTHROPIC Claude 3.5 Sonnet https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet Projects feature https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects OPENAI ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ Desktop Apps https://openai.com/chatgpt/desktop/ Advanced Voice Mode https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8400625-voice-mode-faq GPT Search https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/ APPLE iOS 18.1 https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/10/apple-intelligence-is-available-today-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac/ Apple Intelligence https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/ Siri https://www.apple.com/siri/ Apple Photo Search https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/25/photos-search-in-ios-181-actually-works-thanks-to-apple-intelligence/ META Meta AI https://ai.meta.com/meta-ai/ Reuters Partnership https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/meta-platforms-use-reuters-news-content-ai-chatbot-2024-10-25/ MISC Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai Microsoft Copilot https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Family History, Genealogy, AI, Mobile Technology, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Generative AI, AI Search, Voice Assistants, AI Agents, Research Tools, Content Creation, Digital Writing, Document Analysis, Privacy, Data Protection, AI Ethics, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence, Meta AI, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, iOS 18.1, Siri, AI Writing, Desktop Applications, Mobile Apps, Photo Organization, Email Tools, Content Partnerships, Source Citation, Voice Interaction, User Experience, Cloud Services, Free Tools, Premium Features, Tool Comparison, Workflow Optimization, Family Research, Genealogy Tools, Research Reports, Narrative Writing, Genealogists, Family Historians, Tech Writers, Researchers, Digital Creators…
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little examine OpenAI's new Canvas feature, demonstrating how this split-screen interface revolutionizes document creation and editing for genealogists. Locality guides and research reports are used as practical examples. They explore how AI platforms like Canvas and Perplexity Spaces are challenging traditional software, suggesting a future where content creation happens primarily within AI environments rather than conventional office applications. This week's Tip of the Week addresses critical privacy considerations when using AI tools, introducing the practical "Water Cooler Rule" for protecting sensitive genealogical data. In RapidFire, they discuss Apple's research on AI reasoning, NotebookLM's enhanced audio overview capabilities for turning historical documents into conversations, and preview Apple's upcoming AI features in iOS 18.1. Whether you're embracing AI tools or just starting to explore them, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI’s and genealogical research. Timestamps: In the News: 04:15 OpenAI Canvas: The New Frontier of AI Writing 12:40 The Great Shift: AI Platforms vs Traditional Software 26:20 Perplexity Spaces: Collaborative AI Research Breakthrough Tip of the Week: 31:30 Privacy & Protection: Smart Guidelines for AI Use in Family History RapidFire: 39:15 Apple's Research on AI Reasoning: What It Means for Users 43:40 NotebookLM's Game-Changing Audio Features 49:25 Apple Intelligence: iOS 18.1 Preview Resource Links OpenAI ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ Canvas feature: https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/ Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet Artifacts feature: https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-them Projects feature: https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects Google NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google.com/ Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/ Google Slides: https://slides.google.com/ Audio Overview feature: https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-update-october-2024/ Perplexity Spaces (collaborative feature): https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/faq/what-are-spaces Pages feature: https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/perplexity-pages Microsoft Microsoft Office: https://www.office.com/ Microsoft Word: https://www.microsoft.com/word Microsoft Excel: https://www.microsoft.com/excel Outlook with Copilot: https://www.microsoft.com/outlook Apple Apple Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/ Siri: https://www.apple.com/siri/ VOICE ASSISTANTS: Siri (Apple): https://www.apple.com/siri/ Alexa (Amazon): https://developer.amazon.com/alexa Google Assistant: https://assistant.google.com/ GENEALOGY RESOURCES: North Carolina Genealogical Society: https://www.ncgenealogy.org/ National Genealogical Society (NGS): https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ East Coast Genetic Genealogy Seminar: https://ecggc.org/ Internet Archive (archive.org): https://archive.org/ RESEARCH TOOLS: Leeds Method (DNA analysis): https://www.danaleeds.com/the-leeds-method/ Custom GPTs: https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpts/ PRESENTERS/EXPERTS MENTIONED: David McCorkle: http://davidmccorkle.com/ Dana Leeds: https://www.danaleeds.com/ Professor Ethan Mullock (author of "Cointelligence"): https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/i-cyborg-using-co-intelligence Tags Family History, Genealogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Generative AI, OpenAI Canvas, Canvas, AI Writing, Privacy Tips, Apple AI, Perplexity Spaces, NotebookLM, ChatGPT, Claude, Anthropic, Microsoft Office, Google Notebook, Perplexity, iOS 18, Genealogy Tools, Family Research, DNA Genealogy, Genealogy Research, Family Historian, AI Tools, Content Creation, Digital Writing, Collaboration, Workspaces, Smart Assistants, Document Editing, Research Tools, Writing Tools, Data Privacy, Data Protection, AI Privacy, AI Ethics, Target Audience: Genealogists, Family Historians, Tech Writers, Researchers, Digital Creators.…
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little recap their experiences at the East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference last week, highlighting Dana Leeds' innovative use of AI for efficiently created charts using the Leeds Method. They then explore OpenAI's new Canvas feature, comparing it to Claude's Artifacts, and discuss its potential for genealogical research. Next, Mark and Steve review Google's Notebook LM, examining its ability to turn documents into engaging podcasts and its usefulness for genealogical research. Don’t miss this week's Tip of the Week, which focuses on the importance of disclosing AI-generated content in genealogical work. In RapidFire, they cover Google Photos' upcoming AI-powered search feature, Nobel Prizes awarded to AI researchers, Microsoft's reintroduction of screen capture technology as Copilot Vision, and more. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a family historian, this episode offers valuable insights into the latest AI advancements and their impact on genealogy. Timestamps: In the News: 02:51 Recap of East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference 07:35 Dana Leeds' innovative use of AI for the Leeds Method 12:52 OpenAI's new Canvas feature 20:54 Google's Notebook LM and its applications in genealogy Tip of the Week: 29:16 Disclosing AI-generated content in genealogical work RapidFire: 42:34 Google Photos' upcoming AI-powered search 47:26 Nobel Prizes awarded to AI researchers 53:16 Microsoft's Copilot Vision: Reintroduction of screen capture technology 57:32 Closing thoughts and announcements Resource Links East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference https://ecggc.org/ The Leeds Method with Claude Artifacts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp5DzuLeaN4 ChatGPT https://openai.com/chatgpt Claude AI https://www.anthropic.com/claude OpenAI https://openai.com/ Google Notebook LM https://notebooklm.google/ FamilySearch https://www.familysearch.org MyHeritage https://www.myheritage.com/ Google Photos https://photos.google.com/ Nobel Prize https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2024/summary/ https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2024/summary/ Microsoft Copilot Vision https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/2024/10/01/introducing-copilot-labs-and-copilot-vision/ Adobe https://www.adobe.com/ Google DeepMind https://deepmind.google/ Microsoft Edge https://www.microsoft.com/edge Tags Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, ChatGPT, Claude, Canvas, Artifacts, Notebook LM, AI Ethics, AI Disclosure, East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, Leeds Method, AI in Research, Google Photos, Nobel Prize, AI Researchers, Copilot Vision, Screen Capture, AI Advancements, Genealogical Research, AI Tools, AI News, Responsible AI Use, AI Privacy, AI Safety, AI Development…
Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little are excited to share OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode, which enables natural conversations with AI, and how FamilySearch's expanded full-text Search is revolutionizing records accessibility. They stress responsible AI use throughout this week's episode, introducing a new series on verifying the accuracy of AI-generated information. Send your stories of AI accuracy (or accuracy failures) to ResponsibleAI@MakingFamilyHistory.com New tools like Google's Notebook LM and Apple's Visual Intelligence promise to enhance research capabilities. Throughout, cohosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little emphasize the need for accuracy and verification of facts to combat AI "hallucinations." Genealogists must adapt their skills to leverage these powerful tools as AI evolves. The episode highlights the exciting potential and the critical importance of responsible AI use in family history research. Timestamps: In the News 02:11 ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode Finally Arrives 23:26 FamilySearch Full-Text Search Adds a Million Canadian Probate and Homestead Records Tip of the Week 30:42 Responsible AI Series Debuts: Accuracy Takes Center Stage RapidFire 38:55 Google's NotebookLM is Easy, Powerful Collaborative Workspace 46:17 Google Battles Hallucinations with Real-World Data 49:28 Apple's Visual Intelligence Promises to Enhance Historical Exploration Resource Links Email your stories of accurate AI done right (and complete accuracy failures) to responsibleai@makingfamilyhistory.com OpenAI Advanced Voice Mode: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8400625-voice-mode-faq Meta debuts AI chatbot voiced by celebrities: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meta-ai-chatbot-celebrity-voices-judi-dench-john-cena-awkwafina-mark-zuckerberg/ Google Gemini Live: https://blog.google/products/gemini/made-by-google-gemini-ai-updates/ FamilySearch Full-text Search: https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Google Notebook LM: https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-audio-overviews/ Google DataGemma: https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-datagemma-ai-llm/ Apple Visual Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-iphone-16-and-iphone-16-plus/ Tags artificial intelligence, genealogy, family history, technology, AI tools, ChatGPT, FamilySearch, full-text search, probate records, responsible AI use, Google, Apple, voice assistants, Canadian records, Irish names, OCR technology, AI accuracy, hallucinations in AI, AI ethics, NotebookLM, hands-free research, mobile genealogy, AI-powered transcription, historical records, Data Gemma, NotebookLM, Visual Intelligence…
In this special edition of the Family History AI Show, co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little do a deep dive into OpenAI's latest release, code-named "Project Strawberry." They explain the new ChatGPT-o1 models, discuss their reasoning capabilities and most importantly, their potential impacts on genealogical research. They also offer practical advice on when and how to use these new tools effectively. Don't miss this week's Tip of the Week: How to create the new o1 models' reasoning capabilities for free using chain-of-thought prompting. In RapidFire, they cover upcoming OpenAI developments, including potential October releases and the future "Orion" model. This episode blends in-depth analysis with practical tips, providing listeners with valuable insights on leveraging AI tools for family history research. Timestamps: In the News Special: ChatGPT o1-Preview 01:57 Project Strawberry: Introduction to OpenAI's new ChatGPT-01 models 09:20 What are the new ChatGPT o1 models best for? 15:15 When not to use the new ChatGPT-o1 models for genealogy tasks Tip of the Week 19:25 Simulating ChatGPT-01 capabilities using free tools: Chain-of-thought prompting RapidFire 27:25 Predictions for OpenAI's October Developer Event 32:00 The future "Orion" model: What to expect from GPT-5 35:05 OpenAI's latest funding round and its implications for the AI industry 38:20 Five Star Review Resource Links Victoria Genealogical Society https://victoriags.org East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference https://ecggc.org/ North Carolina Genealogical Society https://www.ncgenealogy.org OpenAI https://openai.com ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com ChatGPT-01 Preview https://openai.com/index/introducing-openai-o1-preview/ Perplexity AI https://www.perplexity.ai Claude (Anthropic) https://claude.ai/ Google Gemini https://gemini.google.com OpenAI Developer Day https://openai.com/devday/ OpenAI Advanced Voice https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8400625-voice-mode-faq SearchGPT https://openai.com/index/searchgpt-prototype/ OpenAI Nears Largest VC Fundraising Round of All Time at $6.5B https://www.adweek.com/media/openai-largest-vc-fundraising-round/ Tags artificial intelligence, AI, technology, genealogy, family history, OpenAI, ChatGPT, GPT-4, AI models, AI reasoning, AI development, AI funding, AI tools, chatbots, large language models, AI research, AI news, AI updates, Project Strawberry, ChatGPT-o1, Orion, prompt engineering, chain-of-thought prompting, AI capabilities, AI limitations, AI for genealogy, genetic genealogy, AI investment, AI industry trends, AI conferences, AI features, AI analysis…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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