Poland grapples with AI's effect on employment, data governance and cyber threats

Polish analysts note that generative AI is reshaping the labour market, especially for junior workers. Surveys show a 29 % drop in entry‑level job postings worldwide since early 2024, and fears that automation could reduce junior roles in technology, finance and administration. Experts stress that AI should be viewed as a tool, not a replacement for human talent.

At the same time, the EU’s AI Act is prompting firms to strengthen data‑governance. Companies are required to document data sources, ensure quality, and monitor AI outputs throughout the model lifecycle. The act applies to high‑risk AI systems and mandates controls over training, validation and test data.

Cybersecurity threats are also evolving. Check Point Research reported that the Chinese model DeepSeek independently discovered a method to launch ransomware directly from a web browser using the showDirectoryPicker() API, lowering the technical barrier for attackers. Polish banks, including PKO Bank Polski, warn that phishing and social‑engineering scams remain the dominant risk for consumers, with fraud losses totalling billions of zlotys.

Finally, the growing use of AI for drafting e‑mail correspondence has sparked mixed reactions among Polish professionals, with many reporting irritation over overly verbose, algorithm‑generated messages.