Digital forensics stands alone among major forensic disciplines as a field where practitioners operate without mandatory licensing or certification. While engineers who investigate structural failures must hold Professional Engineering licenses and fire investigators typically need certifications like the CFEI, digital forensics experts testify in courts worldwide with a patchwork of
In what might be the most unusual courtroom scene of 2025 so far, a New York appeals court recently encountered something unprecedented when a litigant attempted to have an artificial intelligence avatar present oral arguments on his behalf, raising serious questions about the boundaries of AI in judicial proceedings, the
When Sam Altman and his team at OpenAI unleashed ChatGPT on the world in late 2022, they probably didn't anticipate that some users would start considering the AI chatbot a close friend. Yet that's exactly what's happening, according to new research conducted jointly by
The integration of artificial intelligence in the legal profession has been met with skepticism, largely due to AI’s tendency to "hallucinate" or fabricate facts and sources. However, a new study from researchers at the University of Minnesota and University of Michigan law schools has turned this narrative
Our smartphones hold the keys to our digital lives. Preserving evidence from these devices has become critical for investigations of all kinds. But as digital forensics expert Jessica Hyde recently explained in Forensic Magazine, the window for capturing this evidence is closing faster than most people realize. Not long ago,
In a world where AI can write your emails, generate your reports and even code your next application, a concerning question arises: Will these tools enhance your thinking or slowly erode it? As a digital forensics expert who’s witnessed technology’s transformative effects across industries, I’m convinced the
Facial recognition firm Clearview AI took steps to dramatically expand its surveillance capabilities by attempting to purchase hundreds of millions of arrest records containing sensitive personal information, including social security numbers and mugshots, according to documents reviewed by 404 Media. The controversial company, already notorious for amassing over 50 billion
A new study from University of Chicago Law School researchers has uncovered a stark contrast between AI and human judicial decision-making, potentially reshaping our understanding of technology’s role in the legal system. The research, conducted by Eric A. Posner and Shivam Saran, replicated an experiment previously run with 31
In a world where AI can write your emails, generate your reports and even code your next application, a concerning question arises: Will these tools enhance your thinking or slowly erode it? As a digital forensics expert who’s witnessed technology’s transformative effects across industries, I’m convinced the
When you make a call, send a text or use data on your phone, your cellular carrier is quietly recording it all. These records, known as Call Detail Records, or CDRs, create a digital trail that is invaluable in many investigations and legal cases. While most people understand that smartphones
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FOR CELL PHONE RECORDS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE This template is designed for civil litigation cases. Modify all bracketed sections to fit your specific case requirements. Send preservation letters to carriers as early as possible in your case to prevent routine purging of records. [ATTORNEY LETTERHEAD] IN THE
Forensic science plays a crucial role in modern courtrooms. However, its complexity often presents challenges for jurors who must interpret expert testimony filled with technical terms and scientific explanations. A recent study published in the Journal of Science Communication explores a novel approach to improving juror comprehension: the use of