The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Episode 297 - 10 Key AI Terms & Improve Your Genealogy AI Prompts

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Jul 18, 2025
Explore the intriguing intersection of artificial intelligence and genealogy. Discover ten essential AI terms that decode the tech jargon, making it accessible for everyone. Learn valuable strategies to enhance your AI interactions, enabling you to polish writing and analyze research with ease. Unleash creativity as you brainstorm innovative ways to share family stories. This episode equips you with knowledge to transform your genealogy research into a more engaging and effective journey.
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ADVICE

Beware AI Hallucinations

  • Always verify AI outputs since hallucinations can produce plausible but false information.
  • Partner with AI by reviewing and fact-checking every genealogical conclusion it provides.
INSIGHT

Tokens and Context Window

  • Tokens are textual building blocks that limit how much AI can process in a session.
  • Context window is the total text AI can remember and handle at once, affecting how it manages long conversations.
ADVICE

Prompt Add-ons for Improvement

  • Ask AI "How can I make this better?" to polish genealogy writing and reports.
  • Request "What's missing?" to identify gaps and enhance your research results.
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