AI is helping us translate, transcribe, create family trees, and more yet-to-be-discovered uses!

AI is helping us translate, transcribe, create family trees, and more yet-to-be-discovered uses!
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[@andreahay467]

I have been seeing records on several different websites that have probably been transcribed by AI , and I have lost count of the huge number of times that I’ve had to log corrections due to the huge amount of errors. These arise from several problems: handwriting, similar local family names, lack of geographical knowledge, illiteracy to name just a few. Although this is, superficially good, many many mistakes are already happening and this will add to the problem. Although it’s lovely that more people are able to access information, there is no substitute for knowledge, education and expertise. I’m in Hampshire, England and always willing to help 😊.

[@familysearch]

Thanks so much for sharing your perspective we will take your feedback back to the team!