Digimasters Shorts - MIT AI Designs Superbug-Killing Antibiotics, HTC Battles Meta with AI Smart Glasses, NVIDIA Advances Multilingual AI, Anthropic Revolutionizes Learning Chatbots, Apple TV 4K Boosts Power and AI Features

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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.
Artificial intelligence hasdesigned two new potential
antibiotics targetingdrug-resistant gonorrhoea and
MRSA, according to researchers.
Developed atom-by-atom by anM.I.T team, these drugs
successfully killed thesuperbugs in laboratory and
animal tests.
The study, published in Cell,involved analyzing 36 million

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compounds, including ones notyet discovered, using generative
AI.
The AI learned how bacteriarespond to different molecular
structures and created novelantibiotics that are unlike
existing drugs and predicted tobe safe for humans.
Despite promising results, thecompounds require one to two
years of refinement beforeentering clinical trials.

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Experts highlight that AI offersa powerful new approach to
antibiotic discovery but cautionthat extensive safety and
efficacy testing remainscrucial.
Challenges include thedifficulty and cost of
manufacturing AI-designedcompounds and economic issues
related to developing drugs withlimited commercial value due to
their restricted use.
Researchers hope thisbreakthrough will spark a"second

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golden age" in antibioticdevelopment to combat the
growing threat of drug-resistantinfections, which cause over a
million deaths annually.
The innovation marks a notableadvance but underscores that AI
is a tool to augment, notreplace, traditional drug
research efforts.

Adam N2 (01:30):
HTC has launched its new Vive Eagle smart glasses,
featuring a built-in AIassistant that can translate
text, record reminders, andprovide recommendations.
The glasses include a 12MPultrawide camera and integrated
speakers.
Currently available only inTaiwan, the Vive Eagle aims to
compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban andOakley smart glasses.

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One standout feature isAI-powered image translation,
supporting 13 differentlanguages.
Users can also take notes andget restaurant suggestions
through voice commands.
The glasses weigh 49 grams,comparable to Meta’s offerings.
Priced at around$520 U.SD, theycome with Zeiss sun lenses and
frame options in red, brown,gray, or black.

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HTC has not yet announced plansto release the Vive Eagle in
North America or Europe.
The launch highlights thegrowing competition in the
AI-powered smart glasses market,with major players like Meta,
Google, Samsung, and potentiallyApple involved.
The Vive Eagle could become anotable contender if it expands
globally.
NVIDIA has introduced Granary, anew dataset and models aimed at

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improving AI speech recognitionand translation for 25 European
languages, including Croatian,Estonian, and Maltese.
This effort addresses thelimited support AI has for the
majority of the world'sapproximately 7,000 languages.
Granary enables developers toscale AI applications like
multilingual chatbots, voiceagents, and real-time

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translation services with higheraccuracy and efficiency.
The dataset was created incollaboration with Carnegie
Mellon University and FondazioneBruno Kessler, using an
innovative audio processingpipeline that converts unlabeled
speech data into structured,high-quality training material
without requiring extensivehuman annotation.

Carly W (03:16):
Anthropic has introduced new learning modes
for its AI chatbot Claude.ai andcoding assistant Claude Code to
enhance user education throughAI interaction.
These modes focus on guideddiscovery, encouraging users to
understand the reasoning behindanswers rather than simply
receiving them.
The"Learning" preset inClaude.ai employs a Socratic
method, prompting users withquestions to deepen

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comprehension.
This feature is easily activatedby selecting"Learning" from the
style dropdown in a new chat.
For coders, Claude Code offerstwo specialized modes:
Explanatory, which narrates thecoding decisions and trade-offs,
and Learning, which invitesusers to complete code marked
with TODO comments.
These updates come amid growinginterest in AI tools in

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education, coinciding with othertech companies like Open A.I and
Google launching similarlearning-focused features.
The goal is to supporteducators, students, and parents
as AI becomes more integratedinto learning environments.
Claude Code's learning modes areaccessible by updating to the
latest version and selecting thedesired output style.

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This dual approach aims to makeAI a collaborative partner in
both general learning andsoftware development.
Anthropic's latest featuresreflect a trend toward making AI
not just a source of answers,but a facilitator of deeper
understanding.
Apple is set to release a newApple TV 4K this year featuring
the A17 Pro chip, an upgradefrom the current A15 Bionic.

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This improvement promises abouta 30% faster CPU and 25% faster
GPU, along with a more powerfulneural engine.
The device is also expected tohave increased RAM and enhanced
Apple Intelligence features likeLive Translation for FaceTime
and natural language search.
Rumors suggest the new Apple TV4K will incorporate a new Wi-Fi

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and Bluetooth chip, potentiallysupporting Wi-Fi 7 for improved
connectivity.
Apple may also lower the priceto compete directly with Amazon
and Roku in the streamingmarket.
Alongside the Apple TV, asecond-generation HomePod mini
is expected, utilizing the S11SiP from the upcoming Apple
Watch Series 11.
The A17 Pro chip also enhancesgaming capabilities with

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hardware-accelerated ray tracingand other gaming upgrades.
However, Apple will continue tofocus on entertainment rather
than gaming, as the Apple Gamesapp is not planned for tvOS 26.
The move signals Apple's push toblend advanced tech and smarter
interaction in its set-top boxlineup.
Overall, these updates highlightApple's commitment to

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strengthening its position inthe streaming device market.

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