How to Preserve a Grandparent’s Stories with AI

Grandparents are the keepers of family history. Their stories—of how they met, what life was like "back then," and the lessons they learned—are a treasure. But often, these stories are lost when they pass. AI offers a way to preserve not just the text of the story, but the voice that tells it.

The "Oral History" Project

Start a project to document their life.

• Interview Them: Sit down with your phone and record them telling their favorite stories. Ask about their childhood, their parents, and major life events.
• Digitize Old Media: If they have already passed, gather any old videos or audio recordings you can find.

Enhancing with AI

Once you have the audio, AI can help in two powerful ways:

1. Transcription: AI tools can automatically transcribe hours of audio into text, creating a written memoir.
2. Voice Preservation: Use EchoAgain to create a model of their voice.

Bringing Written Stories to Life

Maybe your grandparent wrote a diary or letters but never recorded their voice telling those specific stories.

• The Magic of AI: You can take the text from their diary and use their AI voice model to "read" it aloud.
• The Result: Suddenly, you have an audiobook of your family history, narrated by the person who lived it.

A Gift for the Future

Imagine your great-grandchildren being able to ask, "What was Grandpa like?" and then being able to hear him tell a joke or share a piece of wisdom.

By combining traditional storytelling with modern AI technology, you are building a bridge between the past and the future, ensuring that your family's legacy is never forgotten.