Efficient Locality Research with AI: Discovering New Avenues of Exploration

Genealogists often face the hurdle of locality research – gathering historical details, records, and repositories for a specific area. This step, though essential, can be slow and laborious. Here's where large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini can empower your research. Imagine having an AI assistant that can unearth historical context, relevant archives, and past laws related to your location. LLMs excel at summarizing vast amounts of information and pinpointing key details you might miss. They can even translate resources in foreign languages, broadening your search scope. However, like any tool, success hinges on user expertise. Learn to craft clear prompts and critically evaluate the information LLMs provide. This session equips you with the strategies to transform these powerful AI assistants into your personal locality research guides. This advanced-level session is sponsored by ICAPGen and BCG.