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Poland is a frontline state in Europe's 'shadow war,' expert says

26.03.2026 22:00
In an era of hybrid warfare, conflict is increasingly shifting beyond traditional battlefields, with perception becoming a central battleground.
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Phil Tinn speaking during the MIT Universal AI Summit in Warsaw.
Phil Tinn speaking during the MIT Universal AI Summit in Warsaw.Photo: Michał Owczarek/Polish Radio

Attacks on reputation aimed at eroding trust, weakening institutions and unsettling societies have emerged as key strategic weapons, and the rise of artificial intelligence is likely to intensify such threats.

The challenges were discussed at the MIT Universal AI Summit held in Warsaw this week.

Photo: Photo: Michał Owczarek/Polish Radio

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Phil Tinn, a scientist at Norwegian research organisation SINTEF, told Michał Owczarek that Poland has become a frontline state in what he described as Europe’s "shadow war."

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