Apple is addressing a bug in its iPhone dictation tool that suggested 'Trump' when users said 'racist'. This glitch, first noted in a TikTok post, sparked outrage among some conservative commentators who perceive it as evidence of tech companies' political bias. Apple explained the bug is linked to phonetic overlaps in its speech recognition model. This revelation came on the heels of Apple announcing a substantial $500 billion investment in the U.S., including a factory in Texas and concerns over tariffs on their products.
Apple's speech recognition tool malfunctioned by suggesting 'Trump' in place of 'racist', leading to user outrage and concerns over political bias on tech platforms.
The issue stems from phonetic overlaps within the speech recognition model, as acknowledged by Apple, prompting the company to reassure users of an impending fix.
Conservative critics alleged that the glitch reveals a deeper bias in tech, coinciding with Apple's announcement of a $500 billion investment in the U.S. and a factory in Texas.
The incident also raised questions about Apple's AI prowess, occurring just after CEO Tim Cook's meeting with Trump, highlighting the company's navigation of U.S. political landscape.
Collection
[
|
...
]