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OSINT Pulse: September 2025 | Double-edged role of chatbots in open-source investigations
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At the same time, fresh resources are emerging to support investigators, including GIJN’s new reporting guide on detecting AI-generated content and the first anniversary of Bellingcat’s Toolkit.
The study highlights that although chatbots have potential value in open-source investigations, they cannot yet be relied upon for verifying visuals.
New GIJN Reporting Guide on detecting AI-generated contentJournalists are facing increasing hurdles in spotting AI-generated text and visuals.
GIJN’s latest reporting guide, written by Henk van Ess, introduces a new detection tool along with seven advanced techniques to help identify content that is likely machine-made.
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