OSINT in the age of AI: insight and practical skills
7 hours
Level: Beginner
Axel Springer Academy
In an increasingly networked and data-driven world, open source intelligence (OSINT) is becoming more and more important. OSINT is the collection and analysis of publicly available information to gain valuable insights that can be used in various industries such as security, journalism and market research. This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of OSINT and how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the methods and tools used to gather information.
Learning goals
- Understand the basics of OSINT
- Recognize the role of artificial intelligence in OSINT processes
- Applying OSINT methods in practice
- Understand ethical and legal aspects of OSINT and AI
- Analyze and interpret OSINT data with AI tools
Target Group
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