Saturday, 15 March 2025
Google sees cybersecurity, healthcare, and energy as the sectors with the greatest potential for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Poland, according to Magdalena Dziewguć, country director at Google Cloud Poland.
In an interview with Business Insider Polska, Dziewguć highlighted cybersecurity as the most pressing area for AI deployment, citing Poland’s exposure to frequent cyberattacks due to its geopolitical location. She emphasized the role of AI in enhancing security solutions and supporting local cybersecurity specialists by improving technological infrastructure.
The healthcare sector was identified as another critical area where AI could address systemic inefficiencies. Dziewguć pointed to a shortage of medical professionals and outdated infrastructure, suggesting that AI-driven solutions could improve resource management, optimize service access, and reduce costs. However, she noted that success would depend on cooperation from Polish companies and institutions.
The energy sector was also highlighted as a priority, as Poland pushes forward with an ambitious energy transition aimed at increasing renewable energy adoption, cutting costs, and improving resource management. AI, she explained, could facilitate more effective planning and implementation of these changes. However, she stressed that the impact would depend on industry and institutional engagement.
Google is actively investing in Poland’s AI and cloud infrastructure, including a collaboration with the Polish Development Fund (PFR) to expand AI capabilities. Dziewguć reiterated Google’s commitment to sustainable energy, stating that the company will continue investing in green energy sources to support its operations in Poland.
She also addressed concerns that AI primarily serves as a cost-cutting tool, dismissing fears about widespread job losses. Instead, she described the shift as a market reorganization, with outdated IT segments, such as legacy databases and older programming languages, gradually being phased out. While some jobs may disappear for those without updated skills, demand for new AI-related expertise is growing.
To illustrate the sector’s growth, she pointed to Polish AI-driven companies such as Nomagic, specializing in automation and robotics, and Synerise, which uses AI to optimize marketing and financial services. These companies, she said, are expanding rapidly as AI solutions improve efficiency, cost savings, and security.
The Polish government has also signaled strong support for AI development. In mid-February, the Polish Development Fund (PFR), National Cloud Operator (OPK), and Google Cloud signed a letter of intent to develop a strategic plan for AI implementation across key industries. During a meeting with Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Google CEO Sundar Pichai estimated that AI-driven solutions in energy, cybersecurity, and other sectors could boost Poland’s GDP by 8%.
Google has also pledged billions of zlotys in Polish investments, with a focus on government collaboration and AI deployment acceleration. Additionally, Google.org, the company’s philanthropic arm, announced a $5 million grant to support technology training programs in Poland. As part of its broader initiative, Google aims to train 1 million people in AI skills.
The company’s expanding footprint in Poland reflects the growing role of AI and cloud computing in shaping the country’s digital and economic future.
Source: Google and ISBnews
