Where family history meets artificial intelligence
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Where family history meets artificial intelligence
“AI is your research assistant, not your researcher.”// Brian, Host -- Ancestors & Algorithms
Hosted by Brian, a genealogist and AI enthusiast based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Each episode is a hands-on masterclass in using today's most powerful AI tools to break through brick walls, decode historical documents, and bring your ancestors' stories to life.
From Perplexity AI to ChatGPT, Claude to Google Gemini, every tool is demonstrated live with real genealogy research scenarios, not hypothetical examples.
Real prompt engineering, document analysis, and DNA interpretation techniques demonstrated in every episode.
Every episode paired with a downloadable guide packed with AI prompts, workflows, and step-by-step instructions.
2,000+ genealogists from 77 countries learning, sharing discoveries, and solving brick walls together.
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“Join me for another journey into the past, powered by the future.”
Always free, always practical. Weekly episodes teaching real AI techniques for genealogy research. The podcast is the foundation and it never goes behind a paywall.
Browse EpisodesA 15-episode premium masterclass series. The equivalent of a 3-day, $600 in-person workshop, delivered as audio classes with full Companion Guides included.
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