https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/03/06/researchers-provide-guidelines-for-responsible-ai-usage-family-history-rootstech/Although it kind of got buried in all the articles featuring RootsTech 2026 and other news, there was a good informative article about the panel discussion from the Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogy or Craigen.org. Here is a short summary of the article.
At RootsTech 2026, experts addressed the evolving landscape of family history by establishing a framework for artificial intelligence and sharing new methods for researching pioneer ancestry. A panel from the Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogy, led by researcher Lynn Broderick, introduced five core principles—accuracy, disclosure, privacy, education, and compliance—to guide users through the technological "wilderness."
During the discussion, James Tanner cautioned against the Dunning-Kruger effect in AI, where the technology may generate false information when it lacks verifiable data. To counter this, David Ouimette emphasized the importance of skilled prompting and human discernment. The panel also highlighted the "Water Cooler Rule" regarding privacy, with Steve Little and Katherine Borges warning against uploading sensitive personal information or DNA data into AI systems where storage and usage policies may be unclear.
In addition to technological guidelines, the conference featured sessions on local history. Julie Merrill provided practical advice for navigating unorganized pioneer temple records, recommending the use of specific annotated records to bridge gaps in research. Further honoring the past, Ellen Jeppson shared stories of early women pioneers like Ruth May Fox, highlighting the 125-year legacy of the International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers and its mission to preserve the faith and courage of those who settled the region.
There were also a few photos.
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