![]() Some care needs to be taken that the AI is only using what’s in your GEDCOM for the underlying names, dates, places, and events (assuming your GEDCOM is well-sourced and solidly researched). This feature allows for a more engaging and personalized reading experience when working with genealogical narratives.įor example, after generating a perfectly functional report, albeit a bit dry, I asked ChatGPT to try again, with the PROMPT: “Re-write that to have the narrative style mirror and echo the setting: rural Appalachia that is, make the style folksy, conversational, and upbeat.” For instance, when asked to rewrite a narrative in a folksy, conversational, and upbeat style reflecting rural Appalachia, GPT-4 delivered as expected. GPT-4’s versatility extends to its ability to adapt its writing style according to specific requests. So I asked ChatGPT to spice up the style. But the writing style can be a bit dull, dry, and academic. ChatGPT relied only on the information in the GEDCOM file and did not hallucinate facts. ![]() In another test, GPT-4 produced a flawless descendancy narrative for William Harrison Goodman and his descendants, demonstrating its reliability and accuracy in handling genealogical information. Matching Writing Styles to Location and Setting Included with the raw GEDCOM data was a simple PROMPT: “Use the information in the file to write a biographical narrative about the ancestors of Mont Little.” ChatGPT responded with a perfectly punctuated narrative report. Then, I dumped the text of the GEDCOM into ChatGPT (model GPT-4): For example, I exported a stripped-down four-generation GEDCOM from a RootsMagic file (that is, the export had no sources or notes–for now). Moreover, GPT-4 can write family stories and narratives based on GEDCOM data. (The GEDCOM would also work with Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic, or ANY genealogy software from the past couple of decades). I was then able to import it successfully into genealogy database software, Gramps. The AI was able to generate a GEDCOM file based on minimal input. For example, PROMPT: “Create a GEDCOM file for John Smith, born 1863, father unknown, mother was Riley Bower.” GPT-4 has proven its ability to create, read, and interpret GEDCOM files, even from simple prompts. GEDCOM, or Genealogical Data Communication, is a plain text file format used by genealogy software to store and exchange family tree data. GPT-4 and GEDCOM Files (Write Stories from Family Trees, and Create Family Trees from Stories!) This blog post explores the capabilities of GPT-4 in processing GEDCOM files, generating reports from GEDCOM data, matching narrative styles to setting and location, and including accurate source citations in reports. As someone with lifelong interests in the worlds of linguistics, language, computers, programming, writing, storytelling, genealogy, and family history, it has been surreal to see these interests come together, creating a truly transformative experience. I had fun making a couple of discoveries this week while exploring the new GPT-4. GPT-4: A Revolutionary Tool for Genealogists and Family Historians Introduction
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