AI Infrastructure Push: Italy is shifting its AI strategy toward data centres, compute and energy, with over €25bn in approved infrastructure projects as policymakers try to balance investment with a tougher AI regulatory framework. Industrial R&D: Ducati will pour €121m into research, development and innovation under “Ducati Raise the Bar,” with about 25% backed by the Italian government, targeting new sustainable tech and upgraded production processes. Telemedicine Trial: Open Fiber, the Chiossone Foundation and Linari Medical are launching a healthcare pilot using FTTH connectivity plus an AVDesk neurostimulator to enable remote monitoring and home-based therapy adjustments. Digital Pathology Deal: Leeds Teaching Hospitals’ TANGO lab tool is heading for wider use after an agreement with Epredia to build new digital pathology slide products. Heat Risk: Italy placed all 27 major cities on maximum heat alert as the fourth heatwave intensifies, urging strict sun avoidance and hydration. Sports Development: FIGC names Gianfranco Zola as youth-project coordinator, pairing him with Claudio Ranieri and youth-focused reforms.