The rise of open-source intelligence in a hyperconnected world

<p><em>What is the difference between open-source intelligence (OSINT) and publicly available information?</em>&nbsp;</p><p><em>How can the private sector help intelligence agencies maintain their edge in a world saturated with data? </em>&nbsp;</p><p><em>And how can AI contribute to the operations and effectiveness of these agencies?</em>&nbsp;</p><p><em>&nbsp;</em>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Barbara Stevens joins Ben Scott to discuss open-source intelligence and how intelligence agencies are navigating rapid technological advancements.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Dr Barbara Stevens </strong>is a current member of the Board of Directors at Hexagon US Federal and a former CIA executive who has previously led numerous groups of data scientists and analysts.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Ben Scott</strong> is a Senior Advisor at the ANU National Security College. He has over 25 years’ experience in diplomacy, think tanks, intelligence and international development.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Show notes:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>ANU National Security College academic programs: <a href="https://study.crawford.anu.edu.au/master-of-national-security-policy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">find out more</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Office of the Director of National Intelligence report: <a href="https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/ODNI-Declassified-Report-on-CAI-January2022.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">find out more</a>&nbsp;</li><li>The IC Data Strategy 2023-2025: <a href="https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/IC-Data-Strategy-2023-2025.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">find out more</a>&nbsp;</li><li>CIA builds its own artificial intelligence tool in rivalry with China: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-26/cia-builds-its-own-artificial-intelligence-tool-in-rivalry-with-china?leadSource=uverify%20wall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">find out more</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>We’d love to hear from yo