Regarding Artificial Intelligence in Digital Forensic Investigation: Applications and Solutions

Conducting digital forensic investigations (DFIs) quickly, accurately and efficiently can be accomplished by knowing and using modern technologies, including those typical for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). Therefore, the purpose of the paper is to present an exploration regarding the scientific research on the applicability of ML and AI in DFI, how far and in what cases it can support the work of investigators in the different steps of their adopted methodology. A bibliometric analysis is used to outline the general picture and then a discussion regarding relevant articles is performed in detail. The findings show the potential of ML and AI to be used as tools, for example, to improve timeline reconstruction, to find and recover evidence, in secure chain custody, and others. Also, the researchers state that emerging technologies, including ChatGPT must be carefully examined and used in DFI practice.