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 Martino Jerian

Martino Jerian is the CEO and Founder of Amped Software. He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering (summa cum laude) from the University of Trieste, Italy, where his thesis focused on forensic image processing. In 2008, he founded Amped Software, leading the development of advanced tools for image and video forensics. With a strong background in software engineering, he played a key role in designing and driving the initial development of the company’s products. Martino has been a contract professor in university courses on investigations, forensics, and intelligence. He has authored multiple scientific papers in the field of image and video forensics and has served as a forensic expert in high-profile judicial cases. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and the pursuit of security and justice.

Fifty Shades of Fake: Deepfakes, AI Enhancement, and Media Authenticity

Reading time: 10 minAI tools can make blurred or low-quality media look clearer, but they can also invent convincing details that were never captured. This article explains how forensic image and video enhancement, deepfakes, and computational photography are blurring the line between authenticity, integrity, and evidentiary reliability.

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Martino Jerian April 16, 2026
Amped: Software and Much More

Reading time: 8 minAt year’s end, Martino Jerian, CEO and Founder of Amped Software, looks beyond features and release notes to explain what Amped Software is really building. From forensic tools and training to research, community, and policymaker outreach, this post connects our daily work to a single mission: justice through science. It’s about reducing unsolved crimes, preventing […]

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Martino Jerian December 18, 2025
Deepfake Forensics Is Much More Than Deepfake Detection!

Reading time: 6 minDeepfake detection is everywhere, but it’s only part of the solution. In this post, we focus on the broader discipline of deepfake forensics: a layered, explainable approach that goes beyond black-box AI tools to uncover how, where, and why a media file was manipulated. You’ll see why detection alone often falls short and how Amped […]

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Martino Jerian August 5, 2025
A Roadmap for Security and Justice in the AI Era: A Roundtable at the European Parliament

Reading time: 4 minAmped Software recently presented a roadmap at the European Parliament addressing AI’s impact on image and video analysis. We advocate for public awareness, stakeholder education, and regulations like the AI Act to ensure security and justice in the digital age.

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Martino Jerian April 16, 2025
AI, Trust, and the Future of Justice

Reading time: 4 minAI is reshaping how we perceive truth, trust, and justice, raising critical ethical questions, especially in forensic image and video analysis. While AI can be a powerful tool, over-reliance on it risks distorting reality rather than clarifying it. This article explores how Amped Software plans to move forward with today’s and tomorrow’s challenges and potentials […]

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Martino Jerian March 12, 2025
All I Want for Christmas Is… This Amazing Team!

Reading time: 5 minThis year, I want to make a “year in review” blog post a bit different than usual. More than ever, I realized how important the contribution of every single person on our team is, even the less publicly visible roles. For this reason, I wanted to personally thank every single Ampedeer for a very specific […]

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Martino Jerian December 18, 2024
How Does the AI Act Impact Image and Video Forensics?

Reading time: 35 minIn this post, Martino Jerian, CEO and Founder of Amped Software, breaks down the complex AI Act and explores how it affects the work of forensic image and video analysts, including key compliance areas and the challenges it brings to AI-based technologies used in law enforcement and investigations.

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Martino Jerian October 23, 2024
Insights from the Amped User Days 2024 Survey

Reading time: 7 minLet’s discover our users’ opinions on AI, accreditations and certifications, deepfakes, digital media authentication, and DEMS. Some of the results are pretty unexpected!

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Martino Jerian April 24, 2024
Case Study: How Avon and Somerset Police Solved Compliance Challenges and Increased Officers’ Productivity with Amped Replay

Reading time: 6 minIn this article, we’ll see how Avon and Somerset Police, part of the South West Police Forensics collaboration in the UK, solved the compliance challenges posed by the new code of conduct set by the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) and ISO17025 with Amped Replay, shortening the time needed to investigate crimes by 2 to 4 […]

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Martino Jerian February 6, 2024
23 Reasons to Be Amped Up About 2024!

Reading time: 3 minAnother year has passed, and in the best of our traditions, I am going to recap the major accomplishments for this year, looking forward to the next!From celebrating our 15th anniversary to expanding our global team, each milestone signifies our commitment to setting the standard for image and video forensics. Join us in recapping a […]

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Martino Jerian December 20, 2023
Video Evidence Principles: Presentation at the European Parliament

Reading time: 4 minImages and videos are among the most commonly available and powerful evidence. However, the complexity and challenges that surround them are often not well understood or properly considered during investigations and criminal proceedings. In order to create more awareness among practitioners and institutions on the topic and improve security and justice in our communities, we […]

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Martino Jerian June 1, 2023
Amped Celebrates its 15th Anniversary!

Reading time: 6 minAmped Software was founded on April 10th, 2008. Today we celebrate its 15th anniversary: what a ride so far! I take this opportunity to share with you a bit of what working at Amped means.

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Martino Jerian April 10, 2023