How Machine-Learning and OCR Are Changing Family History • • FamilySearch Blog

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How Machine-Learning and OCR Are Changing Family History • • FamilySearch Blog

FamilySearch is using optical character recognition to increase the number of searchable records. Get free hints from millions of records on FamilySearch.

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Max Joseph Brown

I have experience in machine learning, are there any opportunities to help family search with machine learning algorithms?

Lacie Wilson Peterson

Are there computer tools to transcribe our own family records, such as handwritten journals? Thanks

Cheryl Gebhart

@Lacie Wilson Peterson Thank you for your comment / question. There are resources available. Please see the free resources available by checking in with Online Genealogy Help or Genealogy Research Help to further your research. The forum at FamilySearch Community can also help provide valuable information and assistance.