This repository follows a clear and consistent policy for disclosing the use of AI-assisted tools in the preparation of research artifacts.
This policy applies to all materials in this repository, including:
- Research papers
- Appendices
- Briefs (executive, board-level)
- Diagrams and figures
- Repository documentation
This research was produced with significant AI assistance across the analysis and synthesis pipeline:
- GPT-5.2: Data analysis, research report generation, appendix generation, and paper synthesis.
- ChatGPT: Idea conception and refinement of prompts.
- ChatGPT Deep Research: Finding citation sources.
- Gemini 3 Flash: Final edits (via GitHub Copilot extension in VS Code).
The author’s primary contributions include:
- Research idea, conception, and execution.
- Steering AI agents to deliver high-quality research outputs.
- Capturing all primary data for analysis across the studied AI tools.
- Developing the underlying analysis and generation pipelines.
- Final review and editorial oversight.
The main contribution of the author is the development and validation of this methodology for AI-driven forensic research.
While the author provided the methodology and oversight, they do not claim individual analytical judgments, interpretations, or conclusions, which were derived through the AI-driven methodology described in the research. All AI-assisted outputs were reviewed and verified by the author prior to publication.
AI tools are not listed as authors or contributors. Their role is that of advanced assistive tools within a human-steered research pipeline.
If future revisions involve materially different use of AI assistance, this policy and the affected artifacts will be updated accordingly.