Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Overview of AI tech for digital forensics

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In this talk, a snapshot of available and emerging AI tech that impact forensics will be provided, along with a starting point for more R&D on the intersection of AI, law, & evidence. Intended for pros with a knowledge of evidence principles—but seeking to deepen their understanding—we’ll explore applications of AI technologies in forensics. We’ll also highlight technical and legal challenges in discovering, acquiring, collecting, analyzing, and reporting evidence. Additionally, we will provide cautionary information/suggestions for the responsible and legitimate use of AI.

Enhancing, not replacing, human expertise with AI

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Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are driving remarkable transformations across virtually every aspect of our society, including digital forensics. A flood of evidence from computers, mobile devices, and cloud-based platforms is necessitating new tools that can help investigators navigate terabytes of information. AI offers enormous benefits in this field such as streamlining workflows, quickly categorizing … Continued

State of Enterprise DFIR 2025 Report: Remote collections, the surge in AI usage, and the growth of SaaS-based tools

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It’s here! The Magnet Forensics 2025 State of Enterprise DFIR report is now available. Based on a survey of 350+ DFIR professionals, we’ve analyzed the data and captured the key challenges faced by DFIR professionals in corporate and service provider environments. Download our fifth annual report to learn how your peers see their digital investigations evolving … Continued

The role of AI and digital forensics in modern policing 

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting technology in every area—including digital forensics. AI tools are already enhancing investigative capabilities and addressing important concerns, including investigator wellbeing, managing the explosion of digital evidence, and ensuring innovation aligns with ethical and legal standards.  While AI can enhance human expertise, it’s important to remember that it can never take … Continued

AI in law enforcement and the future of digital forensics 

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In modern criminal investigations, digital evidence—including emails, text messages, phone records, video footage, social media posts, and cloud-stored information—often holds more value than physical evidence. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming law enforcement and digital forensics, allowing police to process massive volumes of data, solve cases more quickly, and protect officers from exposure to traumatic … Continued

Making Magnet Copilot’s AI capabilities available offline

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Across almost every industry and application, advances in AI have been prompting changes that can have major effects on digital forensic examinations. While the rapid development and availability of AI can be leveraged for malicious purposes, it can also level the playing field to give examiners another tool to help them keep pace with AI-generated … Continued

Magnet Axiom 8.6: Magnet Copilot offline AI capabilities and more

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Magnet Axiom 8.6 introduces a new offline version of the early access to Magnet Copilot’s AI capabilities, helping you easily recognize potentially relevant data in your cases and determine the authenticity of media. This new release adds enhanced related media options to Artifact Explorer, and support for four additional languages in Magnet Exhibit Builder. Axiom … Continued

S1:E4 // Return of the AI: A new hope (or a new threat)

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Join Magnet’s Doug Metz, Senior Security Forensics Specialist, and Joe Pochron, Managing Director of Nardello & Co.’s Digital Investigations & Cyber Risk practice, for an in-depth discussion on the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on cyber investigations within the private sector. We’ll delve into how threat actors are leveraging AI to craft more sophisticated phishing campaigns, the growing necessity for detecting AI-generated images or deepfakes, and the pros and cons of AI-assisted report writing. Also, we’ll explore how Magnet Copilot, an AI-powered tool integrated into Magnet Axiom and Axiom Cyber, enhances your ability to efficiently analyze and interpret vast amounts of digital evidence.

Admitting visual evidence in the age of AI

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With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, new digital threats are on the rise, presenting unique challenges for attorneys introducing visual evidence in court.  Join a former prosecutor and digital forensic examiner to explore key issues in authenticating and admitting image and video evidence in modern legal proceedings.  From the current legal implications of AI generated media to understanding the technologies and resources available to attorneys in multimedia authentication, this webinar aims to provide you with the tools necessary to effectively authenticate visual evidence in the courtroom.