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

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May 26, 2022 edited May 26, 2022 in Blog Comments EN
imageHow 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
    Max Joseph Brown ✭
    May 26, 2022

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

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  • Lacie Wilson Peterson
    Lacie Wilson Peterson ✭
    September 30, 2024

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

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  • Cheryl Gebhart
    Cheryl Gebhart mod
    October 3, 2024

    @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. 

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