Genealogy education platforms are intensifying their focus on AI, with new dedicated training series and coordinated events in 2026. A new bot integrating multiple AI assistants has been introduced for genealogical workflows, and community publishers are broadening their outreach to support AI-driven research and publication.
Detailed Updates
- AI-Focused Education Series: Legacy Family Tree Webinars' 2026 lineup includes a 15-class members-only series, "AI for Genealogists," led by Andrew Redfern and Fiona Brooker, marking a substantial expansion in structured AI training for genealogists 1.
- Coordinated Deep Dives: The platform is launching "Genealogy Deep Dives," single-day events with multiple coordinated sessions on focused topics, supporting intentional and skills-based learning in AI and genealogy 1.
- AI Trend Identification: Search analytics show rising interest in "AI for Personal History" and "DNA Health & Heritage," reflecting a shift toward AI-supported workflows and deeper, skills-based learning approaches 1.
- New AI Bot—Linka: Borland Genetics has released Linka, a bot that orchestrates multiple AI assistants to streamline genealogical research tasks 2.
- Community Publishing Expansion: Chronicle Makers is expanding to YouTube in 2026 to provide AI and genealogy guidance, aiming to help users progress from fragmented research to published family histories 3.
Expanded AI Education, New Bot Launch, and Community Outreach in Genealogy
