Large Language Models for Digital Forensic Investigations
Book Chapter
Chaudhary, NK, Iyengar, SS, Saidakhrarovich, GS. (2026). Large Language Models for Digital Forensic Investigations
. 1456 LNEE 273-282. 10.1007/978-981-95-2196-8_18
Chaudhary, NK, Iyengar, SS, Saidakhrarovich, GS. (2026). Large Language Models for Digital Forensic Investigations
. 1456 LNEE 273-282. 10.1007/978-981-95-2196-8_18
Artificial Intelligence is a branch of computer science that has evolved very rapidly due to its significance in pattern recognition and aid in decision making. A Large Language Model (LLM) is a type of Artificial Intelligence model that processes and generates human like text based on large datasets. Digital forensics is a discipline of forensic science which is a critical component of criminal justice delivery system due to its application in crime investigations. Digital forensic focuses on identification, acquisition, examination, analysis and reporting of electronic evidences. These days electronic evidence is a component of almost all criminal activities, therefore, the significance of digital forensics support for the law enforcement investigations has increased manyfold. Large Language Models (LLMs) have several potential applications in the field of digital forensics. LLMs can streamline the investigative process by improving the accuracy and efficiency of digital forensic investigations. This paper covers the application of LLMs in digital forensics in the backdrop of technical and legal considerations along with the underlying challenges.
