Apple to Resolve Controversial iPhone Glitch: ‘Racist’ Auto-Corrected to ‘Trump’

LONDON (AP) — Apple is addressing a strange glitch in the dictation feature on some iPhones. When users speak words that have an “R” consonant, like “racist,” the word “Trump” briefly pops up before changing to the correct word.

This issue came to light after iPhone users shared videos on social media, showcasing how the glitch works. Many noticed that when they dictated the word “racist,” it was quickly replaced with “Trump” in the text window.

In response, Apple stated, “We are aware of an issue with the speech recognition model that powers Dictation, and we are rolling out a fix today.” The company explained that the glitch occurs due to some words sounding similar phonetically.

They also mentioned that other words with the “R” consonant were affected. However, when the Associated Press tested it, they could not replicate the problem.

This week, Apple also shared plans to invest over $500 billion and hire 20,000 people in the U.S. in the next four years. They plan to open a new factory in Texas, amidst trade discussions involving tariffs. Meanwhile, Apple shareholders dismissed a push for the company to abandon its diversity initiatives connected to Trump’s agenda.