Internet research articles & expert analysis

Internet research articles & expert analysis

Practical guidance, method commentary and current analysis from AOFIRS research specialists — covering AI-assisted research, verification, OSINT, search technique and the tools professional researchers rely on. Longer studies live in research reports; step-by-step training sits in learning guides.

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  • Cover page of social media intelligence research report as a complete guide for intelligence officers and professionals stepping into the field.
    Research ReportsPublished On: June 23, 2026

    Social Media Intelligence Research Report & Training Guide

    Social media are web-based platforms that provide communication tools for people to interact with each ...

  • Online News Search and Verification Guide AOFIRS research report cover showing digital news verification, fact checking, and online research methods.
    Research ReportsPublished On: June 22, 2026

    Online News Search & Verification

    A comprehensive research report by the Association of Internet Research Specialists (AOFIRS). The internet is ...

  • AI video-verification report cover comparing authentic and manipulated video examples with source, metadata and frame-analysis checks.
    Research ReportsPublished On: June 22, 2026

    How to Verify Authentic Videos From Fake Videos Using AI

    A comprehensive research report by the Association of Internet Research Specialists (AOFIRS). It examines the ...

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Learning publications and foundational method guides, in reading order.

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Verification playbooks, deepfake and email checks, evidence handling.

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Search engine directories and reviewed AI research tools.

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Specialised engines, databases and archives by subject.

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Reviewed AI platforms for search, analysis and verification.

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