Episode 26 of Mark Thompson and Steve Little’s podcast (posted July 7, recorded mid-June) covers some fascinating developments in AI and genealogy. The hosts discuss recent updates from Gemini and Claude, share insights from their RootsTech panel on responsible AI, feature an interview with Jessica Taylor from Legacy Tree Genealogists, and discuss the announcement of ChatGPT 5.
I share their enthusiasm for Google’s Gemini—after trying it during a free two-month trial that’s now ending, I’m impressed enough to continue with a paid subscription. Given their high praise for Claude’s Sonnet 4, I decided to test it by having it review this very post. The result? Only minor refinements were needed, which (it suggests) speaks well for both the original draft and Claude’s editorial restraint.
Where to listen: You can find Episode 26 on most podcast platforms or visit https://blubrry.com/3738800/ for direct access and links to previous episodes.