AI for Open-Source Research: a hands-on workshop

Use AI with confidence in open-source research and investigative workflows. Generative AI is changing how research and investigations are conducted. Used well, it can help analysts process information faster, identify patterns across large datasets and improve research workflows. Used poorly, it can introduce hallucinations, unsupported claims and analytical risk. This practical, instructor-led workshop is designed for intelligence professionals, investigators, researchers and security practitioners who want to apply AI effectively while maintaining analytical rigour and sound judgement. Rather than focusing on theory or a single AI platform, you'll learn practical, repeatable techniques that can be applied across leading AI models and integrated into real investigative and research workflows. Throughout the day you'll work through hands-on exercises using realistic scenarios to learn how to: • Select the right AI models and workflows for different research tasks • Design prompts and custom instructions that improve AI outputs • Analyse information to identify entities, relationships, themes and information gaps • Evaluate AI outputs for reliability, bias, hallucinations and unsupported claims • Build repeatable AI-assisted workflows that improve consistency and efficiency What's Included Your registration includes: • OSINT Combine's self-paced AI Essentials online course (completed before the workshop) • Six-hour instructor-led practical workshop • Hands-on exercises and guided labs • Lunch and refreshments • Resource pack and prompt library • Certificate of completion Who Should Attend? This course is designed for: • Intelligence analysts • Investigators • Law enforcement • Government practitioners • Corporate security teams • Due diligence professionals • Risk teams • Journalists and researchers No prior AI experience is required, although some basic familiarity is helpful. Your enrolment includes access to our AI Essentials online course, ensuring everyone starts with the same practical foundation before attending the live workshop.