Apple’s iPhone voice-to-text feature is under scrutiny after users noticed a surprising issue. It appears that the voice-recognition technology sometimes replaces the word “racist” with “Trump,” leading to confusion and frustration among users. The incident came to light after a TikTok user pointed it out, and investigations by outlets like TMZ confirmed the glitch.
In one instance, a user said “racist” into their phone, and, for a brief moment, the word “Trump” appeared on screen before switching back to the correct term. This problem wasn’t isolated, as repeated tests showed similar issues, although the word “Trump” didn’t always appear every time. However, the fact that this happened multiple times suggests that this may not be a simple error but could indicate deeper biases in Apple’s voice-to-text technology.
While TMZ reached out to both Apple and Trump’s representatives for comment, Apple has only acknowledged the issue through a spokesperson who told FOX News that they are aware of the speech recognition glitch and are working on a fix. The company reassured users that an update will be rolled out soon.
This raises an important question: How did this error slip into Apple’s software in the first place? Is it a result of an unintended glitch, or could it reflect deeper, perhaps unintentional biases embedded in the technology itself?
For many conservatives, this issue is more than just a minor technical glitch. It highlights the potential for bias in Big Tech and the increasing influence that liberal-leaning corporations can have on shaping public discourse. With the power of speech recognition and AI technology, it’s critical that these tools remain neutral, and this situation will likely prompt further scrutiny of Apple and other tech giants. Trump’s team, already on high alert over AI-generated content, may soon take aim at this issue as well.