open-source intelligence

American

[oh-puhn-sawrs in-tel-i-juhns] / ˈoʊ pənˌsɔrs ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒəns /

Or OSINT

noun

intelligence arrived at by gathering and analyzing information that is publicly available on a particular matter of interest.

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open-source intelligence

Communities dedicated to open-source intelligence piece together fragments of information in real time.

From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2026

Brady Africk, an open-source intelligence researcher, noted an "increase in manipulated satellite imagery" appearing on social media in the wake of major events including the Middle East war.

From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026

She specializes in using visual storytelling and open-source intelligence to uncover and report in-depth investigative stories.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026

According to open-source intelligence projects that consistently monitor the front lines of the war, neither Vovshansk nor Pokrovsk have yet been fully captured by the Russian army.

From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025

However, AP’s assessment is supported by a range of experts with specialties in open-source intelligence, geolocation and rocketry.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

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