AI & Family History: Foundations & First Steps: Mastering AI Basics for Genealogy

Wondering where to begin with AI in genealogy? Foundations & First Steps provides a clear, actionable introduction to using large-language models effectively. Join Steve Little, founder of AI Genealogy Insights, to learn how AI can streamline your workflow through practical templates for summarizing research, extracting key details, transforming how writing looks and sounds, and generating polished family narratives. You’ll see step-by-step demonstrations and leave with essential resources—ready-to-use prompts, transcription scripts, a model-comparison toolkit, and an ethics checklist—to integrate AI into your genealogical work responsibly and confidently. Come curious; leave empowered! Attendees would benefit from an understanding of basic genealogical research techniques and general computer proficiency (web browsing, file management). No previous AI experience required.