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

GeoConfirmed, a volunteer-driven open-source intelligence project that verifies visuals from conflicts around the globe, also urged Google to reconsider.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

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

From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2026

She specializes in data-driven reporting, interactive visualization and analysis of open-source intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

Attention was first drawn to the Boikiy on social media by independent open-source intelligence analyst Christian Panton on Bluesky.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 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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