Tag: #science

Digitalisation – an opportunity for Polish economy

8 June 2022

On 7 June, 2022, the ‘Digitalisation—an opportunity for Polish economy’ panel took place as part of the Forum Inteligentnego Rozwoju event in Uniejów. Dr Jarosław Protasiewicz, Head of the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) served as a panellist. The discussions focused on digital transformation, its benefits for the Polish economy and the cybersecurity challenges it entails. The attendees debated modern IT […]

First place for OPI PIB system that detects depression symptoms

26 May 2022

Experts at the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) develop systems that are used in medical diagnostics. Since successfully implementing the eRADS platform, which assists radiologists in diagnosing prostate cancer, the specialists have focused their efforts on a system that detects depression symptoms on social media content. The new tool was awarded first prize in Detecting Signs of Depression from Social Media […]

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and the Perspektywy Education Foundation strengthen collaboration

7 February 2022

On 25 January, 2022, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and the Perspektywy Education Foundation signed a long-term agreement to collaborate in higher education and science in Poland. This enhanced collaboration will facilitate the transfer of knowledge and the preparation of reports, analyses, and recommendations on students, PhD candidates, and research and academic staff members. OPI PIB and Perspektywy have […]

Plans for the establishment of the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

20 January 2022

Plans for the establishment of the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity were discussed during a meeting at the Ministry of Education and Science on 19th January, 2022. The event was attended by Dr Jarosław Protasiewicz, Head of the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB). The aim of the centre is to advance the potential of the Polish academic community […]

An OPI PIB tool will help detect illegal clauses in agreements

13 January 2022

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) has claimed first prize at a competition for the development and implementation of a tool that easily and rapidly detects illegal clauses in agreements. The OPI PIB application will rely on artificial intelligence (AI), which can quickly and efficiently scan template agreements available on the internet or submitted by consumers to the Polish Office of Competition and […]

Network4Growth – innovation and technology transfer network for development and economic growth

10 January 2022

National Information Processing Institute is a partner of the project – Network4Growth. The project tackles moderate innovation performance, poor internationalisation of R&D and lack of knowledge sharing and cross-border cooperation in technology transfer in the Visegrad Group (Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary) and Armenia and Georgia. It aims to strengthen collaboration and exchange of experience through network of professionals, […]

Will the end of the COVID-19 pandemic sound the death knell for online conferences?

8 December 2021

The popularity of online conferences grew rapidly following the introduction of lockdown curbs in response the COVID-19 pandemic. As in-person meetings were rapidly curbed, online conferences facilitated communication in larger groups without putting participants at risk of infection. A growing number of experts now assert that, with vaccination plans in place, the end of the pandemic is near. Will the end […]

Construction of the Artificial Intelligence Research Centre in Warsaw

10 November 2021

On 7th October, 2021, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) celebrated its 30th anniversary. A special event was organised to mark the occasion. The attendees included Secretary of State in the Ministry of Education and Science Wojciech Murdzek and representatives of the top scientific and academic institutions and enterprises that work in modern technology. During the event, Dr Jarosław Protasiewicz, […]

The development of a Polish platform to support prostate cancer diagnosis

5 October 2021

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) has received funding to develop an innovative platform that facilitates prostate cancer diagnosis. The cutting-edge tool will rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to assist medical experts in implementing the most optimal therapies. Every year, 1.2 million people are diagnosed with prostate cancer; in Poland, it is the most common solid tumour among men. […]