The Worst States for Public Records Researchers Robert GardnerAll opinions are mine, fervently held, vigorously defended, and backed up by supremely frustrating experiences. In response to...
All the New Tricks Aren’t AI Generated Robert GardnerThe Case of the Missing Divorce Files, the Second Source, and the Specter of Unknown Knowns I’ve already...
Are the Ponzi Schemers Paying Off Their Previous Ponzi Scheme with Your Money? Robert GardnerHow to Know for Sure: In Which I Seek Answers from OSINT Lists On April 29, 2025, the...
The State of OSINT in 2025 <or> When Do I Lose My Job to AI? Robert GardnerSiri, tell me all the times AI has screwed up background checks. A year or so ago, I...
What Big Data Misses Robert GardnerI still like Big Data! But there are big gaps in what it sees. It’s your job to...
I Like Big Data. Robert GardnerIn Praise of the Global-Comprehensive-Total-Complete-One Stop-One-Shop Search I recently watched a video by private investigator Tim Santoni. In...
Lose the Resource Link Lists Already! Robert GardnerWhat's the value of huge, undifferentiated lists of OSINT resources if people don't know how to use the tools? Read More
The Power of Public Records: An Introduction to OSINT Robert GardnerIf you're an open-source research newbie, an old-school business researcher has some tips on getting started. Read More
