In Katowice, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (Łukasiewicz – AI) is now officially operating. The opening event, held on July 3, attracted significant attention from public figures, including Minister of Climate Paulina Hennig-Kloska and Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Michał Gramatyka.
Łukasiewicz – AI has taken over the assets of Łukasiewicz – EMAG, a unit with many years of experience in digital technologies. Its mission will be to support transformation in this area and provide expert support for the public sector and entrepreneurs.
As emphasized by Hubert Cichocki, CEO of the Łukasiewicz Research Network, the establishment of Łukasiewicz – AI is an important step in implementing the Network’s strategy: “We will serve as a competence hub for the public sector and SMEs. This institute was created with the economy of the future in mind.”
A Place for the Digital Transformation of Polish Business
The new unit will not compete with institutions such as NASK or the Institute of Communications – noted Jan Kozak, Director of Łukasiewicz – AI. Its goal is to complement the competencies of the national ecosystem: “Our direction is artificial intelligence for the economy. We intend to support Polish enterprises in effective digital transformation. In Silesia, data centers accessible to entrepreneurs will be established”.
Although the potential of artificial intelligence is significant, many small and medium-sized enterprises still do not plan to implement the latest digital solutions. This may affect the pace of innovation and the competitiveness of the Polish economy. Łukasiewicz – AI not only offers support in implementing AI-based technologies but also initiates an educational program to help people of all ages better understand the possibilities of AI.
Łukasiewicz – AI Supported Across Political Divides
The new institute of the Łukasiewicz Research Network will use the potential of post-industrial areas to build energy storage facilities and renewable energy sources (RES) to obtain the energy necessary for AI-related work. This is an important element of Poland’s energy transformation.
During the ceremony, Minister of Climate Paulina Hennig-Kloska emphasized the importance of national know-how. She also highlighted the significance of cybersecurity in the context of attacks on Poland’s energy network: “I have no doubt that these attacks will intensify. Alongside physical attacks, this is currently the greatest threat to critical infrastructure.”
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Michał Gramatyka pointed out the advantage of solutions developed in public institutions: “Models created under state control inspire greater trust than technologies offered by commercial entities, about which we often know very little.”
