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????-???????????? + ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ??????????, ???????????????? ?????? ???????????????? AI-driven and Expert Verified Events combine the power of advanced artificial intelligence with human expertise to deliver fast, accurate, and reliable insights into emerging global events. This hybrid approach is essential in addressing the increasing volume of publicly available information (PAI) and ensuring that decision-makers receive timely, actionable intelligence. The AI-driven component processes vast amounts of data from diverse sources, such as social media, news outlets, and official reports. Machine learning models quickly identify patterns, categorize events, and cluster related information, allowing the system to detect breaking events in real time. The AI capabilities offer speed and scalability, enabling the system to analyze large volumes of data across various geographic regions and topics, delivering near-instant insights. However, AI alone is not enough to ensure accuracy and veracity. Human verification plays a critical role in validating event data, ensuring that alerts are not only timely but also reliable. Expert analysts review the AI-generated insights, cross-checking information with trusted sources and applying their domain knowledge to eliminate false positives and misinformation. This verification process adds an essential layer of trust, enhancing the credibility of the alerts and ensuring that only relevant, accurate information is passed along to decision-makers. Together, AI-driven event detection and expert verification deliver a solution that balances speed with reliability. This combination of cutting-edge technology and human expertise ensures that decision-makers receive the most accurate, actionable insights, allowing them to respond to threats swiftly and with confidence. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gSvC8aGF

We're ready for #CSO360Americas next week! Don’t miss Melissa Newberg, Seerist’s Head of Intelligence, as she joins the Cross Security Roundtable Discussion alongside other industry leaders. She’ll be tackling key challenges facing today’s CSOs—from evolving threat landscapes to aligning intelligence with operational priorities. Planning to attend? Let’s connect onsite—reach out to schedule a meeting with the Seerist team!

???????? ?????? ??????/???????????????????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????????????? Understanding bias and mis/disinformation is critical to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of alerts regarding emerging events. In today’s information-rich world, vast amounts of data are readily available, but much of it is influenced by various biases, misinformation, and disinformation campaigns. These factors can distort the perception of an event’s significance, urgency, or impact, making it essential to incorporate mechanisms that assess and address these challenges when generating alerts. Bias can manifest in many forms, including ideological, political, or cultural biases, often shaping how information is reported or interpreted. Recognizing bias is crucial because it helps analysts discern the true nature of an event, ensuring that alerts reflect the most accurate representation of a situation, rather than a skewed perspective. For instance, biased reporting from specific media outlets may downplay or exaggerate the scale of a protest or conflict, potentially misleading decision-makers about the severity of the situation. Mis/disinformation, whether spread intentionally or unintentionally, further complicates event analysis. Malicious actors often leverage social media platforms to spread false narratives, fabricate events, or manipulate public perception for strategic purposes. A failure to account for these factors can lead to the amplification of false alerts, diverting attention from genuine threats or providing a false sense of security. By detecting and mitigating the influence of bias and mis/disinformation, alerting systems can ensure that the information presented to decision-makers is accurate, contextualized, and actionable. This capability empowers decision-makers to respond appropriately, reducing the risk of misinformed decisions that could have serious consequences for security and operational effectiveness. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gSvC8aGF

This week’s What to Watch covers major port strikes slowing French trade, rising unrest in Togo with protests likely to meet force, supply chain disruptions in Pakistan’s Balochistan after a militant attack, and continued fighting in Ukraine as Russia stalls and presses for concessions before agreeing to a ceasefire. Subscribe to get insights sent straight to your inbox. www. seerist.com/opt-in

In his recent conversation with?WashingtonExec, Seerist CTO Matthew McKnight shared his thoughts on the evolving role of AI in intelligence and how blending technology with human expertise can improve decision-making in complex environments. With a career spanning both technology and intelligence, Matt brings a deep understanding of how real-time insights support national security and operational effectiveness. Read the full feature to learn more about his perspective:? https://lnkd.in/grvGS5eM

Leaving government service—whether as a civilian or in uniform—is more than just a career move. It’s a cultural shift. The acronyms, the change in mission, the entire way of operating can feel daunting and worlds apart. If you’re a public sector professional, particularly in intelligence or national security, and considering a move to the private sector, this webinar is built for you. Meet the Panelists: Jim Brooks?– CEO of Seerist. A former Navy SEAL and CIA officer, Jim has spent decades in private sector leadership. Through?The Honor Foundation, he has helped thousands of military members successfully transition into civilian careers. Melissa Newberg?– Global Head of Intelligence at Seerist. Before Seerist, Melissa spent a decade as an Air Force intelligence civil servant before successfully transitioning to lead private-sector intelligence teams at Meta. Kevin Uniacke?– Director of Intelligence Programs at Seerist. A decorated Air Force intelligence officer, Kevin spent 10 years on active duty before continuing his service in the Air National Guard. He also furthered his education at?Cornell and Harvard?while preparing for his transition. Join Seerist for a candid, practical discussion on navigating the shift from the public to private sector and setting yourself up for success. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3_E6iTH

Seerist is heading to Pulse Conferences CSO 360! We’ll be taking part in?The Bridge: Cross-Security Roundtable?panel, where industry experts will discuss the critical intersection of physical security, cybersecurity, intelligence, electronic warfare, and product security—and how these areas are shaping the future of integrated security strategies. Will you be there? Let us know—we’d love to connect and discuss how organizations are tackling these challenges! #CSO360

This week, we're keeping watch on climate protests in the Netherlands, rail strikes disrupting Spain, and rising insurgent threats in Syria. Subscribe here to stay ahead of emerging risks! www.seerist.com/opt-in

Last week in Dublin, we had an incredible time at ASIS Europe - From Risk to Resilience! From engaging discussions with security professionals to tackling the biggest challenges in the risk landscape, it was full of insights, connections, and plenty of great conversations. Intelligence is the key to staying ahead, and we loved diving into how it’s shaping the future of security. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and joined us for our happy hour!

Seerist is hosting our first?Intell-i-thon?at our Reston office on April 1st.?If you're in?DC, come watch and connect!