{
  "id": 15769470,
  "title": "AI-assisted vibe coding brings Thunderbolt 4 support to Windows 98 SE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ai-assisted-vibe-coding-brings-thunderbolt-4-support-to-windows-98-se",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-20T16:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/114271-ai-assisted-vibe-coding-brings-thunderbolt-4-support.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AI-assisted \"vibe coding\" has enabled Windows 98 SE to support Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. Developer Yeo Kheng Meng hired AI to generate a driver that allows generic USB 3.x, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3/4 host controllers to function on older operating systems such as Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, and 7. While these versions of Windows are no longer mainstream, there is a dedicated community of retro computing enthusiasts who still use them. This development showcases the potential of AI-assisted coding for legacy systems, even when resources are limited. Moreover, it highlights how AI can help non-experts explore programming ideas and learn from the process. For those interested in the driver, Yeo Meng's blog provides a detailed explanation.",
  "summary": "A developer by the name of Yeo Kheng Meng recently commissioned AI to create a driver that enables generic USB 3.x, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3/4 host controllers to work on ancient operating systems including Window 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, and 7. Read Entire Article",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}