o This two-hour session is designed as a practical, beginner-friendly overview of how generative AI is starting to affect law enforcement investigations and analytical workflows. The session assumes that most attendees are either new to AI or infrequent users, so it will begin with a short, plain-English introduction to what generative AI is, how it differs from traditional search and analytics tools, and why it is becoming increasingly relevant in investigative settings. From there, the session will focus on two key themes: AI as a challenge and AI as a tool. On the challenge side, the session will address how criminals may use AI to support scams, impersonation, and the creation or modification of digital content. This includes discussion of AI-generated scams, synthetic or edited images and video, and the growing concern around AI-generated “evidence.” Attendees will be introduced to practical ways investigators can think about authenticity, including the importance of provenance, corroboration, metadata, context, and escalation to forensic review when necessary. On the tool side, the session will demonstrate how basic AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, NotebookLM, and selected Cloud (AWS) AI services can help analysts and investigators work more efficiently. Using simple mock data and non-sensitive examples, the presentation will show how AI can assist with tasks such as: ? summarizing articles, reports, and case-related material, ? extracting key points and investigative leads, ? analyzing phone, text, and social media communications, ? identifying patterns in financial records, ? explaining cryptocurrency transaction activity at a high level, ? and helping draft outlines for subpoenas, search warrants, reports, and other documentation. The session will also briefly touch on broader investigative support topics such as facial recognition, large-scale data analysis platforms, and current examples of where AI appears to be helping law enforcement versus where it is creating new risks or complications. Throughout, the emphasis will be on practical awareness rather than technical depth. The goal is not to turn attendees into AI specialists, but rather to help them understand what these tools can do today, where caution is warranted, and where AI may provide immediate value in investigative and analytical work. The final 10–15 minutes will be reserved for an interactive roundtable discussion so attendees can raise questions, share concerns, and explore how these concepts may apply in their own roles and environments.