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AI Meets Archives: Enhancing Historical Records Through AI

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming archival research. This session explores AI tools used to transcribe, translate, and analyze historical records—including materials from The Genealogy Center—while addressing the benefits, limitations, and ethics of automation in genealogical research.

Attendees will benefit from being familiar with genealogical records and comfortable using basic digital tools for research.

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