Publication: State of OSINT 2026 — trends, tools, regulation

Key trends in 2026:

LLM-augmented OSINT: 78% of analysts use LLMs, research time down 42%. Hallucination risk is addressed with RAG plus citation verification
Real-time sanctions screening: streaming checks (Kafka plus OpenSanctions) with sub-second latency
GDPR and data protection compliance: guidance from regulators on lawful basis, DPIA and data minimisation
Synthetic identity detection: spotting fake personas through metadata, behavioural analysis and cross-referencing with state registries
Supply chain OSINT: the NIS2 Directive in the EU and local laws require supplier monitoring

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