EP6: Claude Projects vs Custom GPTs, Student FAQs, The Importance of Chatting with your Chatbot
The Family History AI ShowShow Notes
In this episode of The Family History AI Show, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss the latest advancements in AI tools for genealogists. Discover how Anthropic’s new Claude Projects feature stacks up against OpenAI’s custom GPTs, and learn about essential reusable prompts for genealogical research. We also highlight key insights from the GRIP Annual Institute’s AI panel, addressing top questions from genealogy students. Don’t miss our AI Tip of the Week, where we reveal strategies for effective chatbot interactions to enhance research efficiency: basic prompt advice. Stay informed with rapid-fire updates on the newest developments from OpenAI, Google, and Eleven Labs. Tune in for expert advice and the latest AI news to boost your family history research.
Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction: Overview of the episode's topics [00:00:11] Family History AI in the News [00:00:45] Claude Projects by Anthropic [00:06:40] Comparison of Claude Projects and OpenAI Custom GPTs [00:14:20] GRIP Institute on AI and Genealogy [00:24:45] Family History AI Tip of the Week [00:24:58] Chatting with Your Chatbot: Importance of Prompting Basics [00:28:20] AI RapidFire [00:28:35] OpenAI Updates: Mac app release; ChatGPT voice assistant delay [00:30:45] Google Updates: Gemini integration with Gmail and Google Docs [00:32:30] OpenAI Content Licensing Deals [00:35:40] Eleven Labs Text-to-Speech: Licensed voices for realistic text-to-speech [00:40:40] Closing Remarks: Recap of the episode; Upcoming events
Resource LinksAnthropic Claude Projects: https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects OpenAI Custom GPTs: https://chatgpt.com/gpts Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP): https://www.gripitt.org OpenAI ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com Anthropic Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/claude Google Gemini: https://ai.google.com/gemini Time Magazine: https://time.com The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io
Tags: AI Tools, Genealogy, Claude Projects, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Anthropic, Custom GPTs, Reusable Prompts, GRIP Annual Institute, Family History, Genealogical Research, Artificial Intelligence, LLMs, Chatbot Tips, AI in Genealogy, Time Magazine, Eleven Labs, Text to Speech, Google Gemini, AI News, Podcast
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