How to Use AI to Break Down Brick Walls
Every genealogist eventually hits a “brick wall”, a place where records dry up and the trail seems to end. In this free, on-demand mini webinar, genealogist and educator Barbara C. Beauregard shows you how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a fresh set of eyes to spot patterns, uncover clues, and generate new research leads.
What You’ll Learn
- How AI can organize messy notes into timelines and research summaries
- Ways to use AI to analyze clues and suggest overlooked record types
- Techniques to brainstorm new research strategies without replacing critical thinking
Who It’s For
- Genealogists stuck on a tough research problem or missing ancestor
- Family historians curious about how AI can help without “taking over”
- Anyone who wants new tools to approach old puzzles in fresh ways
What’s Included
- Brick Wall Strategy Worksheet
- AI prompt examples for genealogy research
- Checklist for verifying AI suggestions against real sources
How It Works
This free, on-demand webinar is under 10 minutes. You’ll also receive a worksheet and prompt examples to help you immediately start testing AI on your own genealogy challenges.
Why Watch This Webinar?
Your toughest genealogy problems don’t have to stay unsolved. In just a few minutes, you’ll learn how to harness AI as a research partner—one that can reveal patterns you may have missed and give you fresh ideas for breaking through even the most stubborn brick walls.
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About Barbara
Barbara Beauregard is a genealogist, educator, and author of Here Today, Gone Tomorrow. She blends more than 40 years of genealogy experience with modern AI tools, always focusing on ethical, practical, and legacy-minded approaches.
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