Digimasters Shorts - Google Gemini Hacked to Control Homes, Nvidia Denies AI Chip Backdoors Amid China Tensions, Google Search Traffic Debated by Liz Reid, Apple Preps Smart Home Upgrades, OpenAI Teases GPT-5 Launch

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Digimasters Shorts keeps you up-to-date with the latest in the digital world. Join hosts Adam Nagus and Carly Wilson as they explore groundbreaking AI security breakthroughs, including recent research demonstrating how generative AI can be manipulated to control real-world devices without user knowledge. Stay informed on industry giants like Nvidia denying backdoor claims amid growing security debates, and learn how search behaviors and website traffic are evolving despite AI advancements. Get the scoop on upcoming hardware from Apple, including new Apple TV and HomePod models, and discover the latest from OpenAI with new models and the anticipated GPT-5 launch. For concise, insightful updates on AI, cybersecurity, tech hardware, and digital trends, Digimasters Shorts is your go-to source.

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Adam N2 (00:05):
Welcome to Digimasters Shorts, we are your hosts Adam
Nagus

Carly W (00:09):
and Carly Wilson delivering the latest scoop from
the digital realm.
In Tel Aviv, securityresearchers demonstrated a hack
of Google's AI bot, Gemini, thatremotely controlled smart home
devices without the residents'knowledge.
The attack began with a poisonedGoogle Calendar invite
containing hidden instructions,which were triggered when Gemini
was asked to summarize calendarevents.

(00:30):
This marks the first knowninstance of a generative AI hack
causing real-world physicalimpacts.
The researchers executed 14prompt-injection attacks against
Gemini, including sending spam,generating offensive content,
stealing data, and triggeringapps like Zoom.
Google responded by acceleratingsecurity measures, using machine
learning to detect suspiciousprompts and requiring user

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confirmation for AI actions.
Indirect prompt injections,where malicious code is inserted
by outside sources, pose serioussecurity risks as AI becomes
more integrated with devices.
The researchers highlighted thedanger of automated AI
instructions affecting physicaldevices without user consent.
Google acknowledges the ongoingchallenge of preventing prompt

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injections but says real-worldattacks remain rare.
Experts emphasize that securitydevelopment must keep pace with
AI advances to prevent harmfulexploits.
This research highlights theurgent need for robust AI
security as smart systems becomemore connected.

Adam N2 (01:30):
Nvidia's chief security officer, David Reber Jr., has
publicly denied claims that thecompany's GPUs contain kill
switches or backdoors.
This statement comes amidstgrowing pressure from U.S
lawmakers who have introducedthe Chip Security Act, which
could mandate trackingtechnologies and remote disable
capabilities in AI chips.
Chinese officials have alsoaccused Nvidia's hardware of

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containing secretvulnerabilities, leading to an
investigation into the H20 chipssold in China.
Reber argued that no"good"secret backdoor exists, only
dangerous security flaws thatmust be eliminated.
He warned that kill switcheswould pose serious risks and
called such proposals anoverreaction that could harm U.S
economic and national securityinterests.

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Despite export controlsrestricting Nvidia’s most
powerful AI chips in China, bothNvidia and the U.S government
want the company to remain theleading supplier there.
However, suggestions ofgovernment backdoor access could
jeopardize that position.
Meanwhile, Chinese companieslike Huawei are improving
rapidly, aiming to developdomestic alternatives.

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This competitive pressurechallenges Nvidia’s dominance in
the global AI chip market.
The debate highlights thedelicate balance between
security, market access, andtechnological leadership.
Google Search head Liz Reidstates that website traffic
remains relatively stabledespite the rise of AI
Overviews.
According to Reid, click volumeshave not dropped significantly

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compared to last year, althoughsome websites experience gains
while others see declines.
This contradicts recent reports,including a Pew Research study,
which suggested users are lesslikely to click links when
presented with AI-generatedsummaries.
Reid claims these third-partyfindings rely on flawed
methodologies.
Recent changes to Google’ssearch algorithms and the

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introduction of AI features havecaused traffic fluctuations,
impacting outlets like BusinessInsider and The Washington Post.
Sites featuring forums, videos,podcasts, and authentic voices
tend to benefit the most fromthese shifts.
Reid notes that users who doclick through AI Overviews often
spend more time engaging withcontent.
Google continues to sendbillions of clicks to websites

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daily, maintaining a strongvalue exchange with the web.
Despite concerns from digitalpublishers, Google has rolled
out AI Mode nationwide in theU.S.
The company is also testing anew AI-curated search results
page to further transform thesearch experience.

Carly W (03:54):
Apple is reportedly preparing updated versions of
the Apple TV 4K and HomePod,expected to launch later this
year.
Sources indicate Apple aims toboost its home entertainment
lineup ahead of a smart home hubrelease targeted for 2026.
The current Apple TV 4K runs onan A15 Bionic chip, but the new
model may feature the morepowerful A18 processor and

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increased RAM.
Enhanced specs could enableadvanced Siri integration and
support for upcoming AppleIntelligence features.
The updated Apple TV is alsoanticipated to include Wi-Fi 7
and proprietary Bluetooth andWi-Fi chips for improved
connectivity.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggestsApple might reduce prices to
improve competitiveness.

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The HomePod refresh is expectedto bring a custom Wi-Fi chip and
a stronger system-on-chip forbetter performance.
Rumors even hint at a possibledisplay addition to the HomePod
for showing basic information.
These improvements align withthe upcoming tvOS 26 update,
promising better display andaudio technologies.
If successful, Apple’s upgradedhome devices could strengthen

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its ecosystem and pave the wayfor a smart home hub launch.
Open A.I is making headlinesthis week with the release of
two new open-weight models,including one optimized for
Apple silicon Macs.
The company has also droppedhints that G.P.T-5 is on the
horizon, confirmed by therebranding of its livestream
event to“LIVE5TREAM.” ChatG.P.T, which launched with

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G.P.T-3.5 in November 2022 andupgraded to G.P.T-4 in March
2023, is expected to soonreceive this next major upgrade.
Despite multiple releases likeG.P.T-4o and G.P.T-4.5, none
have been considered significantenough to warrant the G.P.T-5
title until now.
Open A.I plans to reveal detailsabout G.P.T-5 tomorrow at 10 am

(05:45):
PT.
C.E.O Sam Altman has previewedfeatures such as
“chain-of-thought” transparencyand integration of various
models into one unified system.
Altman recently shared that hehas already been using G.P.T-5
personally.
Additionally, Open A.I updatedChat G.P.T’s functionality on
Monday to promote healthier andmore responsible use.

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Chat G.P.T remains widelyaccessible across Mac, iPhone,
iPad, and web platforms, and isintegrated with Siri through
Apple Intelligence.
The AI community eagerly awaitsthe capabilities that G.P.T-5
will bring to this evolvinglandscape.

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