Recent issues with iPhone autocorrect, where the function inexplicably alters common words, have led to widespread online discussion and speculation. A video showing the word "thumb" being corrected to "thjmb" has gained significant traction, fueling theories about the cause. Apple's latest operating system, iOS 26, released in September, is suspected by many to be related to these problems.
While the exact workings of autocorrect are often proprietary, experts suggest that the integration of artificial intelligence, specifically a "transformer language model" introduced in iOS 17, is a likely factor. This AI-powered system learns from user input, aiming to improve predictions and corrections. However, the complexity of these AI models makes it difficult to pinpoint specific errors or understand why they occur, a stark contrast to older, more transparent n-gram technologies.
Apple has stated that they continuously update autocorrect with the latest technologies, confirming that the current version utilizes an on-device language model. However, they have also clarified that the specific keyboard issue shown in the viral video is not related to autocorrect. The advancement from basic spellchecking to sophisticated, context-aware autocorrection has always involved complex statistical analysis, and ... download the app to read more
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