Gemini
What's New in Google Gemini for Family Historians: January–June 2026
Summary of the newest features in Gemini AI for family historians, highlighting the most useful features and what to avoid.
ChatGPT
What's New in ChatGPT for Family Historians: January–June 2026
A summary of the changes to ChatGPT from January to June of 2026, focused on what matters for family historians using it for research and writing.
Claude
What's New in Claude for Family Historians: January–June 2026
Summary of the key updates to Claude AI by Anthropic for family historians, included memories, visual skills, and Claude Cowork.
AI for Genealogy
Best AI for Genealogy in 2026: Which Tool to Choose (and Why It Matters Less Than You Think)
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Perplexity for genealogy? They overlap more than ever. Here's how to pick one — and why mastering one beats sampling all four.
AI for Genealogy
What Does AI Actually Remember About You? How to See It, Fix It, and Use It
Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini build a memory of you as you work. Here's how to see what's in it, fix what's wrong, and use it to make AI better at your research.
AI for Genealogy
AI Privacy for Family Historians: What's Real, What's Fear, and What to Actually Do
Cut through the AI privacy fear. A clear framework for family historians: what to protect, what to share freely, and how to keep your tools working.
AI for Genealogy
The Five-Question Audit: What Every Genealogy Platform Actually Does With Your Data
Before you trust a genealogy platform with your family's data, run the Five-Question Audit. AI reads the Terms of Service so you don't have to. Free prompt.
AI for Genealogy
The 4R Model Test: How to Tell If a New AI Model Is Worth Your Time
The 4R Model Test is a Chronicle Makers framework for deciding whether a new AI model earns a place in your family history work. Read, Reason, Render, Rely.
AI for Genealogy
Claude for Genealogy: The Researcher's Guide to Anthropic's AI
Claude for genealogy: how to use Anthropic's AI for reading old records, building proof arguments, and writing family history stories.
AI for Genealogy
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.
AI for Genealogy
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.
AI for Genealogy
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.