The OSINT Podcast

Episode 10 - Working With and Against AI, and Why Certifications Aren’t the Answer

The OSINT Podcast

Show Notes

This episode covers Issue 90 of The OSINT Newsletter and focuses on how OSINT actually gets done in 2026, from investigating developer platforms and deobfuscating messages to building real world credibility without certifications. In Episode 10 of the OSINT Podcast, host Jake Creps digs into practical investigative techniques and long term skill building. The conversation moves fluidly between tools, methodology, and career advice, showing how investigators can stay effective in a field that changes faster than any syllabus.

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