AGS Monthly Meeting and Program: “Using AI and Full-Text Search to Identify the Formerly Enslaved”

Join us for a short business meeting, followed by a presentation by Cristopher Smothers

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Traditional genealogical research on formerly enslaved individuals is often hindered by incomplete records, name changes, and fragmented historical documentation. However, advancements in artificial intelligence and full-textual search technologies are transforming the ways we uncover and connect ancestral histories. This talk explores how AI-driven tools and full-textual search methods can be leveraged to identify the formerly enslaved within historical records, legal documents, and newspapers. We will discuss strategies for extracting meaningful insights from digitized archives, handling name variations and misspellings, and piecing together fragmented narratives. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on integrating AI-powered research techniques into their genealogical investigations, helping to combat historical erasure and restore lost family lineages.

This event is currently scheduled as a HYBRID EVENT. Come join us in person at the Albuquerque Main Library, Genealogy Center on the 2nd floor (see LOCATION information on the right), or online (see link below to register).

After filling out the registration form, you will receive an email confirming your registration.