A researcher finds that Apple's predictive text includes restrictions on certain political phrases
Apple confirmed that its iPhone keyboard uses an undisclosed multilingual list of thousands of words and expressions to prevent inappropriate or offensive automatic suggestions. Researcher Derik Kauffman discovered this hidden list within the iOS keyboard. The system is designed to curb the predictive text of specific sensitive, vulgar, or drug-related phrases.
- Apple stated iPhone users can type specific words or phrases and ignore automatic suggestions.
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