Users will no longer lament about autocorrect mistakes as an AI-driven update allows them to freely swear
During Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, Craig Federighi, Apple’s software chief, revealed that the company will enhance its autocorrect feature, which frequently replaces a common expletive with “ducking.” Federighi stated, “In instances where you simply intend to type a ducking word, the keyboard will also learn it.”
According to TechCrunch, iOS 17 will introduce an upgraded autocorrect system driven by artificial intelligence. The AI model will gradually learn and anticipate words and phrases frequently used by iPhone users, including swear words.
Cnet has reported that the public beta version of iOS 17 is expected to be available in July, followed by the official release in September.
The iPhone’s autocorrect feature has always had its peculiarities, sometimes replacing a misspelled word with what it considers a logical alternative, unintentionally altering the intended meaning of a phrase or sentence.
These instances often result in subsequent messages expressing frustration with the autocorrect, commonly accompanied by variations of “damn autocorrect!” However, the enduring substitution of “ducking” has been a long-standing source of amusement or annoyance, depending on how many times one has had to retype messages or vent frustration towards their device.
In addition to the modification in texting, Apple had a substantial lineup including a costly new mixed-reality headset, as well as information regarding a redesigned desktop and laptop.
On Monday, Apple’s stock reached an unprecedented peak, propelling the company’s market value close to $3 trillion, a potential record. The remarkable 280% increase in the past five years exemplifies the dominance of the iPhone in the market.
Certainly, iPhone users have always had the ability to disable the autocorrect function on their devices, granting those with a penchant for profanity the freedom to express themselves as they please.
