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S2:E1 // Cutting through the deepfake hype

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Deepfakes are everywhere in today’s headlines, fueling fear and driving a surge of “AI vs. AI” detection tools. But here’s the truth: recent research shows these solutions often fall short of their promises and create challenges for admissibility in investigations and legal proceedings. Join our resident AI expert, Brandon Epstein, as he kicks off Season 2 of our popular AI Unpacked series. He’ll lead a candid discussion that slices through the noise and explores:

AI in enterprise DFIR: Moving fast, staying defensible

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Key insights AI adoption in enterprise digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) has reached a tipping point. Data from the 2026 State of Enterprise DFIR report, drawing on insights from more than 350 enterprise DFIR professionals, shows that 68% are now using AI as part of their investigations — a more than threefold increase from … Continued

C2PA and media authentication: What you need to know

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By Brandon Epstein Key insights If you’ve been working in media forensics or the larger digital evidence community in the past six months, chances are you’ve heard about C2PA Content Credentials and their role in authenticating digital media. In this article, we’ll explore what C2PA is, how it works, and its current function within the … Continued

From backlogs to breakthroughs: AI’s role in evidence review

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Law enforcement agencies around the world are looking at ways in which AI can alleviate some of their biggest pain points. The expanded use of AI in policing generally, and digital forensics more specifically, is still evolving. But it’s already clear that AI can help reduce the investigative challenges created by the tsunami of digital evidence and complexity of that data.

We’re holding AI to a standard to which we’ve never held humans

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Digital forensic investigators face extreme pressure to deliver accurate results. The stakes in the field are especially high; an error could mean overlooking potential suspects or missing exculpatory evidence . That’s why the use of artificial intelligence in the field isn’t without controversy. Broader societal concerns around the “hallucinations” and inconsistent results produced by generative AI have raised questions about the use of AI in digital forensic investigations.