AI could help Poland fend off Russian cyber-attacks, Nawrocki says
In the face of intensifying Russian cyber-attacks, Poland could use AI to help defend itself, Polish President Karol Nawrocki said in his address at the UN Security Council on Wednesday.
"Today, our security is threatened not only by tanks and missiles, but also by cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, the use of so-called deep fakes and manipulation in the information space," Nawrocki said.
"These are modern weapons, very different from conventional ones," he continued. "In recent years, Poland, like many other countries, has become the target of increasingly intense attacks from hostile states, mainly Russia. We are being attacked every day.
"It is worth mentioning that last year alone, over 100,000 incidents were recorded in Poland. I believe that artificial intelligence can be our shield on this new cyber battlefield and give us a real advantage," Nawrocki said.
The president went on to say that Poland was not going to be just an observer of the technological revolution related to AI as the country's start-ups and scientists were already involved in a number of AI projects.
But, according to Nawrocki, AI must be subject to regulation, and the UN Security Council should play the leading role in establishing the guidelines for its use and development.
"In Poland, we are fully aware that for artificial intelligence to truly serve peace and global development, it must be based on more than just technology," the president contended. "It must be grounded in transparent guidelines that align with human ethics and international laws... I believe that the Security Council can take the lead in developing rules on the use of artificial intelligence in armed conflicts and enforcing standards that limit its use against people."
Poland's position on the issue is in line with most other European countries, yet differs from the US stance, as presented by US President Donald Trump's technology advisor Michael Kratsios, who spoke against excessive regulation of AI. (PAP)
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