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How I talk to AI (so it actually helps me finish)
Most people's first AI prompt is too vague to be useful. Here's how to level up from conversational to structured prompts that actually help you finish.
 • Denyse Allen
When AI helps (and when it makes things up)
AI is extraordinary at some things and terrible at others. Knowing the difference has transformed how I work. Plus an invite to special legal workshop…
 • Denyse Allen
What AI actually is (and how to avoid getting scammed)
Someone could charge you double for half the power. Here's how I spot it.
 • Denyse Allen
How AI will change genealogy in 2026
After three years working with AI for writing and research, I'm ready to make some predictions about the coming year.
 • Denyse Allen
My practical AI toolkit for family history for 2026
Watch how I use ChatGPT for planning, Gemini for transcription, Claude for writing, Perplexity for search
 • Denyse Allen
The new ChatGPT is here - what you need to know
We have an AI that finally follows instructions. Here's what that means for your genealogy work.
 • Denyse Allen
Stop “Writing”. Start Chronicle Making.
This new approach makes telling your family history feel like discovery again, not homework.
 • Denyse Allen
Why most genealogy advice wastes your time and what to do instead
A better way to research: process + AI + community
 • Denyse Allen
The Ultimate 2025 AI Guide for Genealogy Research
I tested the top AI tools on real genealogy research tasks. See who wins the AI showdown and download the quiz inside to pick the best one for you.
 • Denyse Allen
Why websites and webinars don’t work for learning genealogy
Here’s why current systems for learning genealogy fail, and what we need next to make real progress in our research.
 • Denyse Allen
Why becoming a storyteller isn’t about skill — it’s about identity
The path from genealogy researcher to storyteller has a missing piece, and we finally found it.
 • Denyse Allen
The worst AI advice genealogists keep getting
You don’t need 20 hours of trial and error. You need one good prompt to start, and I have it here for you to use.
 • Denyse Allen
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