by: John Clore | 2/28/2025 at 9:59 AM
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple has swiftly moved to correct a dictation bug on some iPhones after reports surfaced that the device mistakenly suggested “Trump” when users dictated words starting with the letter “R,” including “racist.”
The issue gained attention after multiple iPhone users posted videos online demonstrating the glitch. According to these reports, when the dictation feature was activated and the word “racist” was spoken, “Trump” would briefly appear in the text window before automatically correcting itself to the intended word.
“We are aware of an issue with the speech recognition model that powers Dictation and we are rolling out a fix today,”
Apple explained that its speech recognition models sometimes generate words with phonetic similarities, which contributed to the error. The company also noted that the glitch was allegedly not exclusive to “racist” but impacted other words containing an “R” consonant as well.
Beyond addressing the software issue, Apple continues to make headlines on a broader scale. This week, the company announced a $500 billion investment initiative that includes plans to hire 20,000 new employees in the U.S. and build a new factory in Texas. This expansion comes as former President Donald Trump continues to pressure companies with tariffs aimed at boosting domestic production.
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Posted by John Clore on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Apple Shareholders Double Down on Diversity, Ignoring Its Divisive Impact
Amid these developments, Apple shareholders have taken a firm stance on corporate diversity policies, choosing to uphold programs that focus on differences rather than common ground. In a significant vote, they rejected a proposal aimed at eliminating Apple’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives—policies that, rather than fostering unity, often emphasize what separates people instead of what brings them together.
Proponents of eliminating DEI programs argue that prioritizing identity over merit creates division in the workplace, breeding resentment and reinforcing the very barriers these initiatives claim to dismantle. Critics say that true unity is found in shared goals, values, and capabilities, not in policies that highlight racial, gender, or cultural differences.
Despite mounting concerns about the effectiveness of DEI initiatives, Apple remains committed to these divisive policies. The shareholders’ decision reinforces the company’s dedication to identity-based hiring and programming, even as growing voices argue for a shift toward merit-based evaluation and workplace harmony.
As Apple swiftly resolves the dictation bug and continues its focus on diversity policies, the tech giant remains at the center of a broader debate about whether these initiatives promote inclusion or sow division in an increasingly polarized society.