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Apple's Dictation Glitch Sparks Controversy Over 'Racist' Word

3/2/2025

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Apple has admitted to a peculiar glitch in the iPhone's dictation feature, where saying "racist" unexpectedly results in "Trump" being typed out. This oddity, linked to phonetic similarities, has sparked a lively discussion on social media. As Apple scrambles for a solution, some experts speculate it could be a deliberate prank rather than just a technical hiccup.

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Apple has admitted to a peculiar glitch in the iPhone's dictation feature, where saying "racist" unexpectedly results in "Trump" being typed out. This oddity, linked to phonetic similarities, has sparked a lively discussion on social media. As Apple scrambles for a solution, some experts speculate it could be a deliberate prank rather than just a technical hiccup.