This report, developed as part of the Horizon Europe INAiR project, explains how retail—particularly SMEs—is preparing to implement AI-based solutions. It includes an overview of AI applications in key areas of the company, a diagnosis of the level of digitalization, and competency guidelines necessary for effective and scalable implementations. It is based on nine workshops, 13 in-depth interviews, an analysis of over 44,000 job postings, and a literature review. This approach combines the perspectives of employers, employees, technology advisors, and educators. The full English version is available on the project website.
- Collaborators:
- Bartosz Ślosarski
- Michal Palinski
- Veronica Łebkowska
- Karol Teodorowicz
- Authors:
- Renata of Italy
- Catherine Sledziewska
The report "GenAI in Higher Education: New Perspectives for Science and Teaching" was created as a direct continuation of the discussion that began during the conference. Its goal is not only to systematize the topics discussed, but above all, to provide an in-depth analysis and formulate strategic guidelines for universities that want to not only "implement AI" but consciously shape it in line with their academic mission. The report is not prescriptive – we do not propose ready-made solutions for implementation. We propose a language and analytical framework that will allow the Ministry of Science and Higher Education to guide universities in making their own decisions in a thoughtful, participatory manner, consistent with the local context. We were inspired – and committed – by a belief that resonated in almost every conference session: the future of universities in the world of AI depends on the courage to ask questions, a willingness to experiment, and the ability to build trust between people and technology.
- Collaborators:
- Monika Cat
- Kinga Cook
- Authors:
- Dr. Habil. Katarzyna Śledziewska, prof. UW
- dr hab. Renata Włoch, prof. UW
The Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) is one of the most enduring and influential projects in the field known as digital humanities. Its goal is to provide guidance for the digital creation and management of every type of data created and used by humanities scholars, including primary texts, manuscripts, archival documents, ancient texts, and many others. In this short book, we will try to explain the nature and goals of TEI and provide some concrete examples of how it can be used in a variety of digital creation projects. But before we do that, we will try to answer a question that is usually ignored in such introductory texts: why bother with TEI at all? After all, almost anyone can use a word processor to create digital documents, use database systems to create and manage information, or create web pages with a simple editor. What is the point of learning XML or TEI to do the same job? More in the book.
- Authors:
- DELab Team
What mechanisms govern the digital transformation of the economy and society? How to interpret changes in production and consumption and in the functioning of markets and the state? Are we facing technological unemployment related to automation? What are the consequences of the digitalization of global trade? Why is it so important to maintain investment in education?
- Authors:
- Dr. Habil. Katarzyna Śledziewska, prof. UW
- dr hab. Renata Włoch, prof. UW
- ISBN: 978–83-235‑4194‑3
Analysis of gradual institutional change. The author describes one of the most important challenges facing states after the global pandemic – implementing technology to ensure the health and safety of societies.
- Authors:
- Dr. Weronika Przecherska-Marchwińska
- ISBN: 978-83-235-6523-9
The author verifies the hypothesis concerning the possibility of treating algorithms – used in automated decision-making applied in the public sector – as information subject to the right of access to information or the right of access to official documents in European law. She demonstrates the problems related to the approach to these rights in the European Union and the lack of consistency of the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union with the case law of the European Court of Human Rights.
- Authors:
- Dr. Joanna Mazur
- ISBN: 978–83-235‑5127‑0
The book presents the process of application and preparation for a major sporting event – Euro 2012 – from the perspective of Polish state institutions.
- Authors:
- dr hab. Renata Włoch, prof. UW
- ISBN: 978-83-942809-4-9
How are digital processes transforming traditional business models? Is intelligent automation threatening our jobs? Are we approaching the end of globalization as we know it? How can we best prepare ourselves and our children for a digitally transformed world?
- Authors:
- Dr. Habil. Katarzyna Śledziewska, prof. UW
- dr hab. Renata Włoch, prof. UW
- ISBN: 978–10-031‑4435‑9
At DELab UW, we deal with digital transformation on a daily basis. One of its latest manifestations is generative artificial intelligence (generative AI, genAI) - a technology that we look at from different perspectives. We have the first reports on generative AI and education behind us, as well as an in-depth analysis of the competencies needed in the era of AI in small and medium-sized enterprises. We are examining how employees perceive technological changes and looking for creative applications of generative AI in processes. We have also conducted courses in generative AI for scientists and administration of the University of Warsaw. At DELab seminars, we are happy to share ideas for new applications of AI models in our work.
In our study, we looked for answers to the question of the reasons for this reluctance to undertake training using data on employees in six European Union countries. The key finding from our analysis is that training is more likely to be undertaken by people who have undertaken training in the recent past. In other words, training is undertaken by people with a learning mindset, while inactive people remain inactive. To increase participation in training, organizations should create a work environment that supports upskilling while eliminating individual and structural barriers.