In September 2025, Słubice and Frankfurt (Oder) became the meeting point for Polish and German experts, public officials, and emergency services at the final conference of the Cross-AI Connect: Strengthening Border Resilience (CAIR) project. Co-funded by the European Union under the “Resilient Borders” initiative, the project explored how artificial intelligence can support cooperation and crisis management across borders.
Discussions highlighted that AI tools can play a crucial role in speeding up communication, verifying data, and supporting multilingual coordination. However, participants agreed that effective crisis management depends not only on technology, but also on shared procedures, well-trained staff, and trust built between institutions on both sides of the border.
Findings from the project revealed that most service personnel already use AI-based translators or communication tools, though usually without clear internal guidelines. At the same time, knowledge of EU and national AI regulations remains limited. Experts therefore called for gradual, well-supervised implementation of AI, beginning with local, low-risk pilot projects and regular joint exercises.
The CAIR conference showed that the twin cities of Słubice and Frankfurt (Oder) can become a model for other European border areas. By combining innovation with practical cooperation, the project proved that artificial intelligence, when used responsibly, can strengthen both local safety and European solidarity.
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