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(DigWatch) Mayo Clinic and Microsoft have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy a frontier AI model designed specifically for healthcare. The initiative combines Mayo Clinic’s clinical expertise, de-identified health data, and longitudinal medical insights with Microsoft’s AI, cloud, engineering, and superintelligence capabilities. The model is intended to support a broad range of clinical reasoning and healthcare use cases by synthesising diverse clinical information. Mayo Clinic said it could support earlier diagnoses, more personalised treatment decisions, and improved patient outcomes. – Mayo Clinic and Microsoft collaborate to develop a frontier AI model for healthcare – Mayo Clinic News Network
(DigWatch) The European Commission has published a Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and AI in the Energy Sector, outlining how digital technologies could support a more resilient, competitive and secure European energy system. The roadmap outlines how digital tools and AI could help consumers and businesses reduce energy costs through greater efficiency, smarter energy consumption and improved management of electricity demand. It also highlights the role of digital technologies in supporting the integration of renewable energy into electricity grids. – Commission presents measures to digitalise Europe’s energy system while ensuring sustainable digitalisation – Energy
(DigWatch) The International Labour Organization has called for occupational disease prevention, mental health risks, AI, and climate change to become central elements of the European Union’s future workplace health and safety agenda. The intervention was delivered during a European Parliament hearing on the EU strategic framework on occupational safety and health after 2027. – Occupational disease prevention, mental health, AI, and climate change should shape future EU agenda on safety and health at work | International Labour Organization
(DigWatch) The UN Development Programme has launched a Blockchain Advisory Group to examine how blockchain technologies can support public systems, digital public infrastructure, and development outcomes. The group was launched in Paris on 3 June during Proof of Talk 2026, bringing together senior leaders from across the blockchain ecosystem. UNDP Associate Administrator Haoliang Xu chairs it. – UNDP launches Blockchain Advisory Group to explore blockchain for public good | United Nations Development Programme
(DigWatch) Europe’s banking sector must strengthen its operational resilience as AI transforms the cyber threat landscape and increases systemic risks, according to the European Central Bank (ECB). Speaking at a financial conference, Executive Board member Frank Elderson warned that technological disruption and geopolitical fragmentation are increasing pressure on financial infrastructure. The ECB said Europe’s reliance on external providers for technology, energy and financial services creates vulnerabilities that could expose critical functions to operational disruptions. While banks remain financially stable, their ability to maintain critical services during cyberattacks or system failures has become key to long-term competitiveness and stability. – Strengthening operational resilience for the age of AI
(DigWatch) A major international operation involving Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase, Starlink, and law enforcement agencies from several countries has disrupted large-scale criminal scam networks operating across Southeast Asia. The coordinated effort combined digital intelligence, financial investigations, platform enforcement, and real-world law enforcement action to target organised groups responsible for online fraud, investment scams, and other cyber-enabled crimes. – Leading Tech Companies and Law Enforcement Join Forces to Disrupt Criminal Scam Networks in Southeast Asia
(DigWatch) The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a draft strategic plan outlining its priorities for the coming years, with a focus on investor protection, market efficiency and capital formation. The agency is seeking public feedback on the proposal, which also highlights the growing importance of digital assets and emerging technologies within the financial system. – SEC.gov | SEC Publishes Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment
(DigWatch) A new policy coalition has been launched in Washington to develop frameworks governing collaboration between government agencies and private companies on cyber operations, amid growing concerns that unresolved legal questions are limiting deeper cooperation. Venable’s Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law established the Cyber Operations Policy Coalition this week. The coalition aims to bring together industry representatives, government officials, legal experts, academics and civil society organisations to develop policy frameworks for collective cyber defence. – New Washington initiative targets legal frameworks for collective cyber defence | Digital Watch Observatory
