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SUMMARY:Breakthrough Research: FamilySearch’s Latest Tools
DESCRIPTION:Click or tap to download a PDF version of the flyer. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link below. \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cUBMpq25TbaX52zVtWwAaQ \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/breakthrough-research-familysearchs-latest-tools/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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SUMMARY:DNA: The Genetics Side of Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Click or tap to download a PDF version of the flyer. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link below. \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ho9ET2qqQRaMvNMnExXbSg \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/dna-the-genetics-side-of-genealogy/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Artificial Intelligence Into Your Genealogical Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has transformed genealogical research methods.Dr. Bernard N. Meisner will share which Artificial Intelligence innovations are worth pursuing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday\, September 18\, Allen Heritage Village\, 450 E. St. Mary Dr. \n\n\n\nDr. Meisner will discuss how to craft effective prompts that will ensure credible results.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey topics include: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding various AI tools relevant to genealogical research\n\n\n\nUsing AI to transcribe\, analyze and\, if needed\, translate historical documents and handwritten records\n\n\n\nAI-powered tools for photo restoration\, colorization\, and facial recognition\n\n\n\nHow to write effective prompts\n\n\n\nEthical considerations when applying AI to family history research\n\n\n\nPractical demonstration of selected AI tools and techniques\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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. \n\n\n\nDr. 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\, Stirpes. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library and Collin County Genealogical Society\, the program is free.  \n\n\n\nCall 214-509-4911 for additional information.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/incorporating-artificial-intelligence-into-your-genealogical-toolkit/
LOCATION:Allen Heritage Guild\, 450 E. St. Mary Dr.\, Allen\, Texas\, United States
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