Incorporating Artificial Intelligence Into Your Genealogical Toolkit

Name: Incorporating Artificial Intelligence Into Your Genealogical Toolkit
Start: 2025-09-18T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Allen Christian Church

Schedule

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Allen Christian Church | Allen, TX

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has transformed genealogical research methods. Dr. Bernard N. Meisner will share which Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations are worth pursuing. Dr. Meisner will discuss how to craft effective prompts that will ensure credible results.
Key topics include:
• Understanding various AI tools relevant to genealogical research
• Using AI to transcribe, analyze, and, if needed, translate historical documents and handwritten records
• AI-powered tools for photo restoration, colorization, and facial recognition
• How to write effective prompts
• Ethical considerations when applying AI to family history research
• Practical demonstration of selected AI tools and techniques
Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your family history journey, this presentation will provide valuable insights into how AI can become an essential component of your research toolkit.
Dr. Meisner is past president of the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society, a co-leader of the Dallas Genealogical Society's German SIG, and a member of National Genealogical Societies. He has penned multiple articles for the Texas State Genealogical Society's quarterly magazine, Stripes.
This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library and Collin County Genealogical Society.
Programs at the Allen Heritage Village will not be streamed live. No tickets or registration is required to attend, but space is limited.