In the digital age, information is power — but knowing how to find, analyze, and verify that information is an art. OSINT 2.0: AI-Powered Open-Source Intelligence for Beginners is your complete, hands-on guide to mastering the tools, methods, and mindset of modern intelligence work — powered by artificial intelligence. Written by Odrin Vassilev , a leading voice in AI-assisted intelligence analysis, this book transforms the complex world of open-source intelligence (OSINT) into a practical, easy-to-follow system that anyone can learn — no matter your background. If you’ve ever wanted to investigate people, track digital footprints, uncover hidden data, or automate research using AI — this is where you start. Welcome to OSINT 2.0 — Where Artificial Intelligence Meets Human Curiosity Traditional OSINT has always been about finding information that’s publicly available — social media posts, online records, news reports, leaked data, and open databases. But in the era of AI and big data, the volume of open information is overwhelming. AI-powered OSINT (OSINT 2.0) bridges that gap — combining automation, machine learning, and human analysis to make investigations smarter, faster, and more accurate. In this first book of the OSINT 2.0 trilogy , Vassilev guides you step-by-step through the fundamentals of AI-enhanced investigations, showing you exactly how professionals use open data and artificial intelligence to reveal the hidden layers of the internet. What You’ll Learn Inside Core OSINT Foundations : Understand the principles, tools, and workflows used by cybersecurity professionals, journalists, and intelligence analysts worldwide. - AI for Investigations : Learn how to leverage tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI assistants to enhance research, automate repetitive tasks, and analyze complex information. - Search Like a Professional : Master advanced Google operators, Boolean logic, and metadata discovery to uncover information others can’t find. - Image and Video Analysis : Extract EXIF data, perform reverse image searches, and verify content authenticity with AI-powered tools. - Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) : Trace digital footprints across platforms, map relationships, and gather insights ethically. - Automation Made Simple : Discover beginner-friendly methods for automating data collection and report generation — even if you don’t code. Every chapter is practical, tool-focused, and action-driven — built around real-world examples and exercises that help you learn by doing. Who This Book Is For Whether you’re a: Cybersecurity professional - Journalist or researcher - Private investigator or digital detective - Student or hobbyist - Or anyone who simply wants to learn how to uncover truth from open data …this book gives you the foundation to think, work, and investigate like a modern intelligence analyst. Start Your OSINT 2.0 Journey By the end of this book, you won’t just understand what open-source intelligence is — you’ll know how to use AI to turn raw online data into actionable intelligence. You’ll be ready to: Conduct ethical investigations - Uncover hidden patterns across the web - Verify information in real time - Build your personal AI-enhanced OSINT toolkit If you’re serious about learning the intelligence skillset of the future, OSINT 2.0: AI-Powered Open-Source Intelligence for Beginners is your essential first step. Take control of the open web. Master the tools. Think like an investigator. Work like AI. Welcome to OSINT 2.0 — the next generation of intelligence.