Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 299
with Lisa Louise Cooke
September 2025
GEM: FamilySearch's Full Text Search
Newly released from FamilySearch Labs, Full Text Search is now available under the Search menu on the website.
Show Notes for Full Text Search and video replay.
GEM: FamilySearch's AI Assistant in Labs
Avoid the pain of easy mistakes and get the most out of the new FREE AI Research Assistant at FamilySearch. Here's the new genealogy research tool featuring A.I. that can help you uncover exciting new genealogy records about your ancestors. Watch to the end for a surprising AI twist and my bonus tip for success.
Show Notes for Full Text Search and video replay.
Watch our latest videos on using AI for genealogy:
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