World of Intelligence Journey

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Role of Technology:

📍Technology, especially AI, enables faster data processing but requires awareness of limitations (e.g., bias in algorithms).

📍Emphasis on a data-centric approach: decisions should start with data, not technology, as data is accessible even without advanced tools.

📍Future tipping point for a technology-first approach would require reliable, auditable systems that transparently show data sources and analysis processes.

Decision-Maker Needs:

📍Demand for rapid, visualized, and concise intelligence due to time constraints and the immediacy of modern information environments.

📍Growing recognition of OSINT as a “first resort” for contextual understanding before deploying classified resources.

📍Decision-makers seek interactive outputs (e.g., “what-if” scenarios) enabled by technology.

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