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YOUR DAILY TECH BRIEFINGMonday, 09 November 2026

The Daily Five.

Five stories to understand what’s happening in tech.

Your briefing, out loud.

English · AI-generated voice · This edition’s selected stories

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Nvidia is investigating CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with a woman suspected of spying for China

Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to a romantic relationship with a Chinese businesswoman U.S. intelligence believes was recruited by China’s top spy agency. The company’s board and officials, including Senator Rubio, have expressed serious national security concerns. Huang hired a PR firm experienced in handling sex scandals around the time the affair began becoming public. The company shared a memo from Huang acknowledging the affair as the probe continues.

Why it matters

This investigation involves national security risks given Huang’s access to sensitive AI chip technology, and the outcome could impact Nvidia’s leadership and industry trust.

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Ukraine arrests four suspects in crypto scam that stole over €4.3 million

Ukrainian law enforcement dismantled a cryptocurrency investment scam network that defrauded victims of more than €4.3 million via call centers. Four individuals involved in orchestrating the scam were arrested as part of the crackdown on illicit crypto activities in the country.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat large-scale crypto frauds that undermine trust in digital assets and financial systems globally.

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Startups1 source

Jülich startup SRTD Biotech raises €31.5 million for precision mRNA therapies

SRTD Biotech, a Jülich-based biotech startup, secured €31.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to advance next-generation precision mRNA therapeutics targeting diseased cells. The round was led by Mérieux Equity Partners alongside NRW.BANK and Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund, with other investors including Lilly Ventures and HTGF participating.

Why it matters

This significant funding will accelerate development of highly targeted mRNA treatments, potentially improving therapeutic precision and outcomes for various diseases.

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Digital Policies1 source

France abandons plans to force messaging apps to build backdoors for encrypted chats

The French government announced it will support removing a legal article that would have compelled messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Signal to create backdoors enabling access to end-to-end encrypted conversations. The government commits not to reintroduce such backdoors during the current parliamentary session, emphasizing the search for technical solutions that preserve encryption’s integrity.

Why it matters

This decision maintains strong user privacy protections and could influence encryption policies across Europe, balancing security and privacy concerns.

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Protesters in UK and Europe oppose Google’s new data center near London over environment

A diverse group of activists including environmentalists and local communities have united to resist Google's plan to build a large new data center east of London. The protests join broader European opposition to the environmental impact of expanding data infrastructure.

Why it matters

Growing resistance to large data centers reflects increased public concern over tech infrastructure’s ecological footprint and sustainability challenges.

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