NWSGS AI Resource Center
A curated collection of practical AI resources for genealogists.
Start with NWSGS guidance, then explore tools, training, prompt libraries, and trusted outside resources.
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NWSGS AI Learning Center
A step-by-step learning path for genealogists who want a clear, practical introduction to AI.
Best for: members who want one guided place to start.
NWSGS Resources
Start with the society’s own AI pages for genealogy-focused guidance.
AI Learning Center
A structured lesson path written for genealogists.
Best for: beginners and anyone who wants the full sequence.
Prompt Scripting
A growing collection of prompt ideas for real genealogy tasks.
Best for: members who want examples they can copy and adapt.
AI Training
A simple page of beginner-friendly outside courses and learning links.
Best for: members who want course-style learning after the basics.
AI Chat Tools
Useful for brainstorming, summarizing, planning, and asking questions.
ChatGPT
A flexible AI assistant for writing, summaries, explanations, and research planning.
Best for: general genealogy help across many tasks.
Claude
Often favored for long-form writing, summaries, and document-heavy work.
Best for: thoughtful writing help and longer explanations.
Perplexity
An AI search-style tool that helps surface quick, source-linked answers.
Best for: discovery and background research.
Google Gemini
A mainstream chat-based AI option for question answering and idea generation.
Best for: comparing answers across tools.
Microsoft Copilot
A Microsoft AI assistant for writing, questions, and productivity tasks.
Best for: members already working in Microsoft products.
Grok
A chat-based AI tool from xAI with strong real-time search, reasoning, and multimodal features.
Best for: members who want another current-information-aware tool to compare against others.
YouChat
A chat-style AI experience within You.com that blends answers with web search and productivity features.
Best for: members who want chat plus search in one place.
KoalaChat
An AI chat tool from Koala AI with real-time data and a built-in prompt library.
Best for: members who like testing another chat interface with prompt support.
Transcription and Translation
Helpful for reading hard handwriting, turning records into text, and working with foreign-language material.
Transkribus
A major platform for handwriting recognition and transcription of historical documents.
Best for: manuscripts, handwritten records, and transcription-heavy projects.
Getting Started with Transkribus in 90 Seconds
A quick intro for members who want to see the tool before exploring further.
Best for: getting a fast overview.
Transcription and Translation with AI
Our NWSGS lesson on using AI thoughtfully when reading records.
Best for: practical genealogy context before using outside tools.
Prompting, Templates, and Training
Resources that help members build better prompts, explore working examples, and continue learning through guided training.
Prompt Scripting
NWSGS’s growing collection of genealogy prompt examples members can copy, adapt, and reuse.
Best for: finding practical prompt examples that already fit genealogy tasks.
AI Training
Our NWSGS page with beginner-friendly courses and curated learning links for members who want to go deeper.
Best for: structured learning after you have tried a few prompts and want more guidance.
Top 1000 Prompts
A large outside collection of prompt ideas for inspiration, experimentation, and pattern spotting.
Best for: exploring a wide range of prompt structures beyond genealogy examples.
Learning and Discovery
Useful for discovering tools and continuing your AI learning.
Top 125 AI Tools
A broad guide for exploring the larger AI landscape.
Best for: discovery and comparing categories of tools.
Learn how to use AI at work and get certified
An outside learning link for members who want broader AI skill development.
Best for: going deeper beyond genealogy-specific use cases.
AI Training
Our NWSGS page with beginner courses and additional training links.
Best for: members who want more structured learning.
Ethics, Accuracy, and Privacy
AI can help genealogists move faster, but it still requires careful review and good judgment.
AI Ethics, Accuracy, and Privacy
Our NWSGS lesson on responsible use, fact-checking, and protecting sensitive information.
Best for: practical guardrails before relying on AI output.
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