Welcome to this series on "Prompt Engineering for Genealogists"! As we delve into our family histories, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful assistant, helping us uncover connections, decipher records, and explore family narratives more efficiently. This set of webpages is designed to introduce you to the art of "prompt engineering"—the skill of communicating effectively with AI tools to get the best results for your genealogy research.
We’ll start with the basics and gradually build your confidence, keeping in mind that the best way to learn is by doing. You don't need to be a tech expert to use AI effectively; just like a good assistant, AI needs clear, specific instructions to help you.
Here’s what we’ll cover in this series:
Lesson 1 — Getting Started with AI (10-15 min)
Lesson 2 — What is a Prompt? (10-15 min)
Lesson 3 — C.R.A.F.T. (15-20 min)
Lesson 4 — Chain-of-Thought (15-25 min)
Lesson 5 — Safety & Activities (20-30 min)
Let’s begin our journey into using AI as your ultimate genealogy assistant!