NWSGS AI Learning Center
Welcome to the NWSGS AI Learning Center. This series is designed to help genealogists understand what artificial intelligence is, how it can support family history research, and how to use it thoughtfully, accurately, and safely.
Start at the beginning and follow the full learning path, or jump to the lesson that fits the genealogy task you are working on right now.
Start learning at your own pace
These lessons are written for genealogists who want practical, understandable guidance. You can start at the beginning and work through the full learning path, or jump to the topic that interests you most.
Best path for beginners: start with AI Basics for Genealogy, then continue through the lessons in order.
Learning Path
AI Basics for Genealogy
Learn what AI is, what it does well, where it can help in genealogy, and why it should be used as an assistant rather than a final authority.
Start LessonWriting Better AI Prompts
See how clearer prompts lead to better answers, and learn a simple structure for asking genealogy questions more effectively.
Start LessonAI Tools for Family History
Explore the major categories of AI tools and learn which types are best for brainstorming, transcription, translation, organization, and research help.
Start LessonTranscription and Translation with AI
Learn how AI can help read difficult records, transcribe handwriting, translate foreign-language documents, and identify useful genealogical clues.
Start LessonOrganizing Research with AI
Discover how AI can help organize notes, build timelines, compare evidence, highlight conflicts, and turn scattered information into next steps.
Start LessonAI Ethics, Accuracy, and Privacy
Understand the importance of verifying AI results, protecting private family information, and using AI responsibly in genealogy work.
Start LessonWhat you will learn
How AI works in genealogy
Understand the strengths and limits of AI so you know when it can help and when caution is needed.
How to ask better questions
Learn how better prompts lead to more useful answers, clearer summaries, and stronger research support.
How to use tools wisely
Match the right kind of AI tool to the right genealogy task, from transcription to organization.
How to stay accurate and careful
Protect privacy, respect uncertainty, and verify results so AI remains a helpful tool rather than a source of mistakes.
Ready to begin?
Start with the first lesson and work through the series in order, or open any lesson that matches the genealogy task you are working on right now.