ABSTRACT:-
The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital forensics has revolutionized the field of criminal investigation, evidence examination, and computer security. AI boosts forensic capability through machine-based data analysis, pattern identification, and increased precision. Application of AI, nevertheless, relies on legal and ethical factors mainly based on the admissibility of evidence generated by AI and adherence to privacy law. The paper provides a general perspective on the future of AI towards transforming digital forensics, emphasizing the optimistic future directions and the particular issues that have to be ironed out. It offers recommendations on greater utilization of AI, promoting fairness, transparency, and compliance with legal parameters, and anticipating directions of research in the new field.
KEYWORDS:-
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Forensics, Machine Learning (ML), Cybercrime, Data Recovery, Evidence Admissibility, Malware Analysis, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Forensic Investigations, Pattern Recognition, Legal Implications, Data Integrity, AI Algorithms, Ethical Considerations, Anomaly Detection, Digital Evidence, Privacy Concerns, Forensic Tools, Automation in Forensics, Cybersecurity, Legal Frameworks.
INTRODUCTION:-
Digital forensic is the process of identification, preservation, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence. With digital information expanding exponentially, AI-powered solutions are needed to work with and analyse complex forensic evidence in a cost-efficient way. AI assists in image recognition, predictive analytics, and anomaly detection. However, its authenticity and admissibility in the court of law are questionable.
With greater dependence on digital evidence during legal proceedings, law enforcement agencies, business organizations, and cybersecurity professionals are using AI to speed up forensic analysis. AI-based digital forensic software assists in tracing digital footprints, detecting cybercriminals, and retrieving deleted or encrypted data. However, although AI is followed by tremendous benefits, its use needs to be subjected to strict scrutiny to maintain legality and justice in criminal justice systems.