{"id":193784,"date":"2026-03-07T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/07\/rootstech-2026-researchers-share-5-principles-to-use-ai-responsibly-church-news\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T16:20:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T21:20:18","slug":"rootstech-2026-researchers-share-5-principles-to-use-ai-responsibly-church-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/07\/rootstech-2026-researchers-share-5-principles-to-use-ai-responsibly-church-news\/","title":{"rendered":"RootsTech 2026 researchers share 5 principles to use AI responsibly \u2013 Church News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechurchnews.com\/living-faith\/2026\/03\/06\/researchers-provide-guidelines-for-responsible-ai-usage-family-history-rootstech\/\">RootsTech 2026 researchers share 5 principles to use AI responsibly \u2013 Church News<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechurchnews.com\/living-faith\/2026\/03\/06\/researchers-provide-guidelines-for-responsible-ai-usage-family-history-rootstech\/\">https:\/\/www.thechurchnews.com\/living-faith\/2026\/03\/06\/researchers-provide-guidelines-for-responsible-ai-usage-family-history-rootstech\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-03-07 11:30:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.thechurchnews.com\">www.thechurchnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Session Overview<\/strong>: Participants at RootsTech 2026 were guided through navigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in genealogy via a session titled \u201cGuidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy in 2026.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panel of Experts<\/strong>: The discussion was led by Lynn Broderick and featured a panel from the Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogy, including experts like James Tanner, David Ouimette, Steve Little, and Katherine Borges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Five Guiding Principles<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accuracy<\/strong>: Emphasized verifying AI-generated information with credible sources to avoid false or biased data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disclosure<\/strong>: Highlighted the importance of transparency and trust by openly acknowledging the use of AI to allow others to evaluate research credibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Privacy<\/strong>: Encouraged safeguarding private information and educating oneself about how data is stored and used by AI vendors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>: Advocated for ongoing education within the genealogy community to understand AI\u2019s benefits and risks, suggesting various learning avenues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compliance<\/strong>: Stressed the importance of adhering to terms of service, laws, and regulations, while remaining aware of accountability in AI use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-term Perspective<\/strong>: The panel concluded that staying informed 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