Apple iPhone Glitch: Say 'Racist,' See 'Trump'? Viral Dictation Error Sparks Outrage, Company Responds

Apple iPhone Glitch: Apple has once again found itself in the spotlight, but this time, it’s not for a new iPhone feature. An unexpected dictation glitch has gone viral, leaving many users shocked. When iPhone users dictate the word "racist," the feature briefly displays "Trump" before correcting itself. This unexpected error has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many questioning whether Apple’s technology has a hidden bias.

Viral Glitch Leaves Users Baffled

The issue first gained attention on TikTok, where multiple users demonstrated the strange behavior of Apple’s dictation feature. Many accused the company of being politically motivated, while others found the error amusing. The glitch soon spread to other platforms, drawing mixed reactions. Some called it an innocent mistake, while others suspected intentional interference.

Apple Responds to Dictation Feature Error

After facing backlash, Apple acknowledged the problem. The company explained that the issue stemmed from an error in its speech recognition model. Apple assured users that the problem was not intentional and promised a fix. However, the tech giant did not specify whether it would roll out a software update or adjust the system on its backend servers.

AI Expert Raises Questions

While Apple insists the glitch was unintentional, artificial intelligence expert John Burkey has a different theory. A former member of Apple’s Siri team, Burkey suggested that this could be more than just a technical hiccup. “This smells like a serious prank,” he stated, hinting that someone might have tampered with the code or data. However, he also acknowledged that the issue appeared after a server update, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact cause.

More Words Affected by the Bug

Interestingly, the problem is not limited to the word "racist." Reports suggest that words like "ramp," "rhythmic," and "ruffles" also briefly display "Trump" before auto-correcting. 

With increasing concerns over AI accuracy and content moderation, this incident has added to the growing criticism of tech companies. Apple now faces pressure to not only fix the glitch but also ensure such errors do not happen in the future.