AI is being used to hide misconduct. Melinda Redenius of Veracity Forensics tells you what happens when AI becomes the accomplice!

In the post from Melinda Redenius titled (wait for it!) AI on Trial: When AI Becomes the Accomplice (available here), she discusses what happens when AI is no longer just analyzing evidence or creating evidence, but actively helping conceal misconduct.

AI-Assisted Misconduct Is Already Here

The concern is no longer theoretical.

AI is already being used to create:

• False narratives
• Fake communications
• Altered images
• Synthetic voice messages
• Fabricated documents
• Misleading exhibits
• Deepfake video
• Synthetic screenshots

These risks extend across both civil and criminal matters. Potential implications include:

• Fraud
• Theft
• Harassment
• Trade secret disputes
• Internal misconduct
• Corporate investigations

What once required advanced technical skill can now be done with consumer-grade tools in minutes.

Fraud has entered the generative era.

That changes the threat landscape dramatically. The barrier to deception has never been lower.

So, how can two case examples illustrate the point? What is “narrative engineering”? And what types of questions should investigators be asking? Find out here, it’s just one click! The answers will be evident! 😉

Check out Part 1 of the series here and Part 2 here!

So, what do you think? How is AI impacting digital forensics & investigations in your organization? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

Image created using ChatGPT, using the term “robot creating a deepfake video of another robot”.

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