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Reporting on Poland’s growing technology hub. From Warsaw and Wrocław startups to gamedev studios, venture capital funding, and major IT infrastructure projects.

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The Cost of AI Non-Compliance: Decoding the EU’s AI Act Sanctions

Companies operating within the European Union now face significant financial liability for AI deployment, with the AI Act imposing fines of up to 35 million euros or 7 percent of global annual turnover. Financial Exposure and Penalties Businesses utilizing artificial intelligence in the European...

AI in the Classroom: Can Algorithms Grade Student Work?

As the EU AI Act places educational assessment under high-risk scrutiny, educators must navigate the legal and ethical boundaries of using algorithms to grade, monitor, or evaluate student performance. The Legal Framework for AI in Schools Teachers may use AI as a supplementary tool, but automatic...

The AI Act: Eight Banned Practices Now Illegal in the EU

Starting February 2, 2025, companies and public institutions must cease using AI systems involving prohibited practices, including social scoring and biometric surveillance, as the EU’s strict new regulatory framework takes effect. Unacceptable AI Practices The AI Act strictly prohibits eight...

Poland Transitions to Mandatory Digital University Diplomas by 2027

Starting June 30, 2026, Polish graduates will be able to access official, legally binding digital diplomas via the mObywatel application, with the transition to fully electronic issuance becoming mandatory by 2027. The Shift to Digital Credentials Beginning June 30, 2026, Polish higher education...

OLX Praca Deploys AI Recruitment Tools Amid Growing Job-Search Anxiety

OLX Praca is launching two AI-driven tools in June 2026 to assist candidates with interview preparation and resume optimization, addressing the rising psychological stress and career concerns among job seekers. Recruitment stress begins before the interview Changing jobs is emotionally draining for...

Russia Poisoning the Internet with AI-Generated Disinformation

Tomasz Chłoń, the Polish Foreign Ministry’s anti-disinformation envoy, warns that the Kremlin is systematically polluting the internet with false narratives, causing AI chatbots to produce increasingly pro-Russian content. The Kremlin’s AI-Powered Disinformation Strategy Russia is...

Warsaw’s Mysterious Aerostat: The BASIA System Explained

A light-colored aerostat spotted over the Warsaw Citadel on Wednesday, June 24, was identified as part of the BASIA surveillance system, an innovative project developed by the Polish Academy of Sciences. A Public Demonstration of BASIA Residents of Warsaw observed an unusual object resembling a...

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