How AI Can Help Organize Genealogy Research

How to use AI to organize genealogy research: build timelines, create inventories, find gaps, and get your files ready to write from.

Perplexity for Genealogy: When to Use It (and When Not To)

Perplexity for genealogy: when to use it for sourced historical context and when another AI tool is the better choice.

Is AI Safe to Use for Genealogy Research?

Is AI safe for genealogy? Yes, with guardrails. Here are the three risks, how to catch each one, and the verification habit that protects your research.

Gemini for Genealogy: Google's AI for Family History Researchers

Gemini for genealogy: how Google's AI reads document layouts, handles census pages, and fits into your family history research workflow.

How Much Research Is Enough Before Writing Family History?

How to know when you have enough genealogy research to start writing. The Chronicle Compass tool and the evidence that "enough" is less than you think.

What Is the STORI Method? The Five-Step Process for Writing Family History

The STORI Method is a five-step process for turning genealogy research into a finished family history story. Scope, Thread, Originate, Reflect, Inspire.

ChatGPT for Genealogy: How to Use OpenAI's AI for Family History Research

ChatGPT for genealogy: what it does well, where it falls short, and how to set it up for family history research in under 30 minutes.