Coming of Age for OSINT Technology: A Conversation with Emily Harding

In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Emily Harding, Deputy Director of the International Security Program at CSIS. We explore the evolution of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) technology and its pivotal role in modern defense analysis. Emily discusses her influential paper on OSCAR, an innovative framework for harnessing open-source data through AI and cloud technology to enhance intelligence capabilities. We delve into the cultural, policy, and acquisition challenges facing the intelligence community as it strives to fully embrace OSINT. Through our dialogue, we highlight the urgency for change and the necessity of adapting to a rapidly evolving information landscape, particularly in the context of current global conflicts like Ukraine. Join us for insights that could reshape the future of intelligence analysis.