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YOUR DAILY TECH BRIEFING

The Daily Five.

Five stories to understand what’s happening in tech.

AI-edited briefing · Updated 22:45 Brussels3 min read

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Startups3 sources

SpaceX's AI and Connectivity Drives Revenue More Than Doubles to $14.6 Billion

SpaceX reported a 161% year-over-year revenue growth to $14.6 billion in Q3 2026, fueled primarily by its 'Super Intelligence' AI segment and accelerated connectivity services, including Starlink. Its Space division posted a $7 million operating loss, while its Connectivity group generated $2.4 billion in operating income, marking the company's increasing pivot from space to AI and internet technologies.

Why it matters

SpaceX's financial shift illustrates how AI and connectivity are becoming central revenue drivers for formerly aerospace-focused companies, indicating broader economic transitions toward AI-driven business models.

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Digital Policies4 sources

US Government Bans China’s DeepSeek AI Tools, China Condemns the Move

The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered all federal civilian agencies to stop using and remove DeepSeek AI products, citing security risks and potential sensitive data transfer to China. The ban includes DeepSeek-developed tools and those made with DeepSeek technology. In response, China condemned the prohibition as an excessive national security measure extension.

Why it matters

This ban highlights escalating tensions and mistrust in AI technology between the US and China, impacting AI product availability and geopolitical aspects of technology governance.

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Tech Products5 sources

Major Disruptions in the UK as Google Cloud Power Outage Hits Banks and Courts

A power event at Google's data centre in London (europe-west2-b zone) caused widespread outages affecting multiple UK services, including Revolut, Lloyds, HSBC banking operations, and court hearings. Many users faced service interruptions for payments and financial transactions, exposing vulnerabilities from dependence on a handful of cloud providers for critical infrastructure.

Why it matters

The incident reveals the risks of centralized cloud dependencies for essential public and financial services, underlining the urgency for more resilient and diversified infrastructure.

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Digital Policies1 source

Zeabur Shuts Down After Second Security Breach in Two Months Exposes Over 3 Million Records

Zeabur, a development platform, announced closure following a cybersecurity incident where attackers used leaked plaintext internal credentials to compromise its infrastructure. The breach exposed over 3.2 million environment variable records and information on more than 321,000 user accounts, marking the company's second security failure within two months.

Why it matters

Repeated security breaches leading to shutdown underscore the critical importance of robust cybersecurity practices in protecting user data and maintaining trust in cloud development services.

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AI2 sources

Meta Suspends Sharing on AI Companion Muse Over Privacy Exposure Concerns

Meta's AI assistant Muse, which has achieved over 10 million US downloads in 40 days, was found to expose users’ personal and business secrets when sharing conversations. In response, Meta suspended the sharing feature to investigate privacy issues and protect user data from unintended exposure.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns over privacy and data protection in AI communication tools, emphasizing that rapid AI adoption must be matched with vigilant safeguarding of sensitive information.

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