AI, Deepfakes, and Ethics in Family History

Artificial Intelligence is transforming genealogy in remarkable ways—from restoring old photographs and transcribing handwritten documents to translating foreign records and organizing research. But with these powerful new tools come important ethical questions. How do we embrace AI without compromising the truth? And how can we ensure future generations know the difference between authentic history and AI-generated content?

In this episode, Barbara Beauregard explores the growing role of AI in family history research, explains what deepfakes are, and discusses why trust remains the foundation of good genealogy. She introduces her TIME Capsule AI Principles—five practical guidelines to help genealogists use Artificial Intelligence responsib ...