Meet Your New Research Assistant. ChatGPT for Genealogists is a practical, real-world guide to using generative AI responsibly and effectively in family history research. Written for genealogists, it takes you from your first prompts to advanced workflows used by serious researchers and professionals. Printed in full color so the screenshots, graphics, charts, and shaded prompt-and-response callouts are easy to follow. You will learn how to use ChatGPT to transcribe and translate historical documents, extract key details from common genealogical sources, analyze data (including GEDCOM files), date photographs, search websites more effectively, and even write Microsoft Office macros. Just as importantly, the book is candid about the limits and risks of AI. You will learn why large language models sometimes invent facts, how to verify every claim, and how to use ChatGPT in ways that align with genealogical standards. Clear guidance is included on ethics, and appropriate handling of sensitive information.

Two chapters address the unique needs of professional genealogists and genealogical societies. Whether you are a hobbyist exploring your roots or a professional seeking a more efficient workflow, ChatGPT for Genealogists shows you how to use AI as a capable collaborator.