As a genetic genealogist, I’m constantly looking for innovative ways to share my research findings with clients and family members. Written client reports remain the backbone of my work. But those reports include a lot of technical details to prove or disprove a case. On the other hand, AI text-to-speech technology can take those reports and make the results more accessible and engaging for my clients.
Why Convert Client Reports to Audio?
- Accessibility: Some clients prefer listening over reading, especially those with visual impairments or reading difficulties
- Multi-tasking: Clients can listen to the results of the research they commissioned while driving, exercising, or doing household tasks
- Enhanced Understanding: Hearing complex genetic relationships explained can help clients better grasp family connections
- Modern Appeal: Offering multiple formats shows technological adaptability and meets diverse client preferences.
Here are two examples that have been converted from lengthy family history documents to podcast format using Google’s NotebookLM Audio Overview tool:
This post was written with input from Claude, the AI platform from Anthropic.