Ai - a useful research tool or a future possible threat to traditional genealogy

[Ronald Drysdale]

Ai is advancing rapidly

Here is some incredible artwork from Kelly Boesch (Ai Art) - the music and video are wholly Ai generated:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZExXLvI2Cs&list=RDMMYZExXLvI2C...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv9Dwo8x64U

However, apart from artwork, Ai may soon start to modify our perceptions of present day reality, where duplicity is substituted for, & indistinguishable from, genuine honesty & integrity:

Here is Joe Biden - re-energised!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se6zmqRB1Q4

As far as genealogy is concerned, apart from Ai's enhanced ability to carry out detailed research on old documents, I wonder how long it will be before forged source documentation and Ai generated family histories enter into the mix.

Is that 1776 Will genuine? Is that yellowed, crumbling 1683 birth certificate authentic? What about that DNA test that caused such confusion? Do you question the authenticity of my old photos of Uncle Billy in the Boer war?

Distinguished and honourable family tree ancestors will become available for all, family lines of integrity backed up with impeccable sources!

Best regards