in conjunction with Legacy Family Tree Webinars
“Supercharged Research: Working with AI Tools and Meeting Genealogy Standards”
by David Ouimette, CG®, CGL®
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
Over twenty-five years ago, the codification of genealogy standards revolutionized the discipline of genealogy. In recent years, major advances in artificial intelligence have given rise to powerful new tools and techniques for genealogists and family historians. In this presentation, David will demonstrate through several examples how the responsible use of AI—in full compliance with genealogy standards—can expedite and enhance your genealogy research and writing.
David Ouimette, CG®, CGL®, has researched in the archives of seventy-five countries spanning all continents. David led FamilySearch Content Strategy for two decades, seeking key genealogical records worldwide and making them available online. He also provided genealogical guidance to FamilySearch Engineering on user experience, artificial intelligence, historical records, and family trees. His personal research focuses on French Canada, New England, and Poland. Previously, David was a lead developer and product manager at Ancestry.com, responsible for family trees, U.S. records, DNA testing, and the search experience. He has served as BCG President, Vice President of the Utah Genealogical Association, and a National Genealogical Society board member. David holds degrees in Mathematics from Brigham Young University, is an author, and presents at international, national, and local conferences.
When you register before August 18 with our partner Legacy Family Tree Webinars (https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/supercharged-research-working-with-ai-tools-and-meeting-genealogy-standards?ref=586500), you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Anyone with schedule conflicts may access the webinar at no charge for one week after the broadcast on the Legacy Family Tree Webinars website.
“BCG supports continuing education for all genealogists,” said President Angela Packer McGhie, CG®, FUGA. “We sponsor webinars on methodology and advanced techniques to help family historians build their knowledge and skills.”
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For additional resources for genealogical education, please visit the BCG Learning Center (https://bcgcertification.org/learning).
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