Resources
Information sharing and knowledge building is a key tool in the arsenal of any OSINT community.
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OFU Open Network
The OFU Open Network, an initiative by OSINT for Ukraine (OFU), fosters a vibrant online community through the OFU Discord server, promoting collaboration among students, volunteers, experts, and organisations. By connecting individuals aligned with OFU’s mission, it enables partnerships that advance education, problem-solving, and participation in tasks like War Games, competitions, and lower-tier projects. The network also supports OFU's efforts by encouraging voluntary contributions and donations, enhancing its capacity for sustainable impact.
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Amsterdam Matrix
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has grown rapidly with the rise of user-generated content on platforms like Twitter/X, but verifying its reliability remains a challenge. The Amsterdam Matrix, developed by scholars and OSINT practitioners, offers a systematic framework for assessing trustworthiness based on 23 qualitative parameters. Presented at the 2024 Digital Methods Winter School and expanded by OSINT For Ukraine, the Matrix emphasizes evidence-based evaluation and shows potential for broader application across digital platforms, including future AI-driven verification tools.
Tools and Toolkits
A catalogue of tools and toolkits created by OFU and/or third party specialists in order to support investigators and researchers.
Tool
OSINV Quality Checker (GPT)
This GPT helps you assess how trustworthy/untrustworthy is an Open Source Investigation which is based on the findings of our OSINT reliability project during the Digital Methods winter school at the University of Amsterdam (January 2024).
It is simple to use. Press the automated prompt to start the GPT and then upload your report/document for it to be analysed.
Community Tool
Legal AI chatbot: “Evident”
This experimental prototype was developed during the AI + Digital Evidence Hackathon, co-hosted by OSINT For Ukraine (OFU), Fenix Foundation, TeamTeacher AI, and the Digital Methods Initiative at the University of Amsterdam. It is intended for exploratory and educational use only and does not constitute legal advice.
Community Tools
A catalogue of experimental tools created by our volunteers in our community OFU Open Network. We encourage all interested to experiment with and develop these tools.
Community Tool
Camouflage Investigators
Developed by a volunteer in the OFU Open Network, this experimental prototype identifies military camouflage patterns in photos to support investigative research. Users can submit images with prompts such as: “What kind of camouflage pattern is shown in this uniform?” or “Can you identify the camouflage used in this image?” This tool is intended for exploratory and educational use only and does not constitute legal advice.
Community Tool
Legal AI chatbot “Lawbotica”
Developed during the AI + Digital Evidence Hackathon co-hosted by OSINT For Ukraine (OFU), Fenix Foundation, TeamTeacher AI, and the Digital Methods Initiative at the University of Amsterdam, this tool is an experimental prototype designed to explore new approaches to digital evidence evaluation. It is intended for research and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.