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OPI PIB’s AI solutions draw attention from the European Commission

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In 2021, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) claimed first prize at a competition for the development and implementation of a tool that easily and rapidly detects illegal clauses in consumer agreements. The solution designed by OPI PIB has been supporting the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for several years. ARBUZ, a system created by the AI LAB team at OPI PIB, demonstrates the practical use of artificial intelligence in scanning B2C contracts for unlawful provisions. ARBUZ relies on transformer models and search methods to fully automate tasks, from analysing content to generating documents.

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How virtual reality promotes physical activity

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Sedentary lifestyles, insufficient movement, and reluctance toward physical activity are becoming global concerns. According to the World Health Organisation, 25% of adults worldwide, or 1.4 billion people, are physically inactive, which leads to serious health implications. The onset of physical inactivity typically occurs in adolescence and tends to intensify with age. The WHO reports that 81% of adolescents aged 11–17 across the globe do not meet the recommended standards for physical activity. To meet these challenges, a new digital technology is being brought into play.

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Is Poland getting its own DeepSeek?

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The successful launch of Le Chat by Mistral AI demonstrates that countries can independently develop large language models (LLMs). Ongoing efforts in Poland over recent years have led to the creation of national language models that, despite limited global recognition, provide substantial value to local companies and public institutions. Should Poland develop its own ChatGPT or DeepSeek?Experts concur that it…

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LLMs4EU to be developed with OPI PIB

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OPI PIB has become a partner in the LLMs4EU project, which is fundamentally driven by the principles of linguistic diversity and Europe’s digital sovereignty. The project seeks to ensure that specific European languages are not marginalized in the digital age due to insufficient resources required to train language models.

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A reform in numbers: How have doctoral schools reshaped education?

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The transition from traditional doctoral studies to doctoral schools in 2019 has significantly changed how future researchers are educated in Poland. The new model, which features fewer doctoral students but guarantees universal scholarships, is now delivering its first measurable effects. Data from the Polish Graduate Tracking System (ELA) reveals the reform’s impact on the pace of completing doctoral degrees, dropout rates, and doctoral students’ professional activity.

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Marek Michajłowicz appointed member of a new expert team of the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education

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As anticipated by the academic community, the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) has established a new body—the Team for the Development of a Higher Education Strategy. The team comprises recognized experts who will be responsible for preparing a long-term development plan for higher education institutions. Marek Michajłowicz, Deputy Director of the National Information Processing Institute responsible for software development, has become one of its members.

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Two female OPI PIB experts appointed to the Council for Women in Higher Education and Science

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On 7 March 2025, the Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education announced the establishment of the Council for Women in Higher Education and Science. This new advisory body is intended to support efforts to promote gender equality in academia, monitor the situation of women in science, and recommend solutions aimed at improving their working conditions and supporting their scientific career development. The Minister appointed two female experts from OPI PIB to join the Council – Dr Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak, professor at SGH and chief research specialist at the Laboratory of Statistical Analysis, and Dr Anna Knapińska, assistant professor in the Data Science Team.

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Women lead gender equality efforts in higher education institutions

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International Women’s Day is an opportunity to take a closer look at gender equality at Polish higher education institutions and research institutes. A study conducted by the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) on behalf of the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) reveals that 34% of 534 institutions, the majority of which are public, have adopted Gender Equality Plans (GEPs). To put this number in a perspective, in 2020, only one institution had such a plan. Conversely, only 4% of private higher education institutions in Poland have implemented GEPs. The results of the OPI PIB study also show that the implementation and compliance with gender equality principles in the higher education sector are mainly the responsibility of women. They accounted for as much as 81% of the respondents who participated in the study.

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PLLuM: a model co-created by OPI PIB ready for action

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On 24 February 2025, the Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs presented the Polish language model PLLuM and the plan for its development. The project was conducted by a consortium of organisations, with the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) as one of its members. The model’s performance was tested using the Polish Linguistic and Cultural Competency Benchmark, which was also developed by experts at OPI PIB. The conference at which PLLum was showcased was attended by Dr Marek Kozłowski, Head of AI Lab at OPI PIB.

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