# Autocorrect on The No Agenda Show Autocorrect comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2012 to March 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** March 2012 – March 2025 - **Related topics:** [Iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Diane Sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md), [Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glitch.md), [Ios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios.md), [Ios 8](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios-8.md), [Livermore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/livermore.md), [Lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### iPhone Autocorrect Glitch, Trump and Racist Association - **Episode:** [1743: MAGAREXIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1743-magarexia.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-02 - **Time:** 1:54:08–1:55:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1743-magarexia/chapter/iphone-autocorrect-glitch-trump-and-racist-association.md A viral video appears to show an iPhone autocorrecting the word "racist" to "Trump" during a live television segment. While some attribute this to a "rogue employee" at Apple, others suggest it is a glitch in the AI's voice recognition and predictive text algorithms. The incident has fueled ongoing debates about political bias in Silicon Valley technology. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), [autocorrect](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autocorrect.md), [glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glitch.md) ### Physical Keyboards vs. Modern Smartphone Software - **Episode:** [1029: Batteries Not Included](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-29 - **Time:** 1:39:56–1:43:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included/chapter/physical-keyboards-vs-modern-smartphone-software.md The transition back to a physical T9 or QWERTY keyboard on a legacy phone is described as "excruciatingly slow" compared to modern software keyboards. However, the difficulty is framed as a benefit, as it discourages mindless social media posting. The host criticizes the use of voice assistants like Siri or Google Assistant, noting that they create a permanent "voiceprint" for tracking. Keywords: [nokia e71](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia-e71.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), tactile keyboard, [autocorrect](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autocorrect.md), [siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### iPhone Autocorrect Algorithms and User Frustration - **Episode:** [843: Save the Date](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-17 - **Time:** 1:59:55–2:02:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date/chapter/iphone-autocorrect-algorithms-and-user-frustration.md A discussion on the frustrations of iPhone autocorrect suggests that Apple may be frequently updating its algorithms, leading to periods of nonsensical word replacements. The hosts compare the experience of virtual keyboards to the tactile feedback of older Blackberry devices and solicit listener feedback on recent typing errors. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [autocorrect](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autocorrect.md), [ios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios.md), virtual keyboard ### iPhone Autocorrect, Grammar Software Bugs - **Episode:** [718: Sizeist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/718-sizeist.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-03 - **Time:** 2:46:03–2:48:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/718-sizeist/chapter/iphone-autocorrect-grammar-software-bugs.md A specific bug in the iPhone's iOS 8 autocorrect system is identified, where the software fails to correct common single-letter typos like "s" instead of "a" in a sentence. Despite the integration of cloud-based "big data" and advanced grammar checking, these simple errant keystrokes often remain uncorrected. The failure is contrasted with the aggressive correction of other, more complex words. Keywords: [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [ios 8](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios-8.md), [autocorrect](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autocorrect.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), grammar checker ### School Lockdowns, Chardon Shooting, Autocorrect Gunman Scare - **Episode:** [387: Bear Bile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/387-bear-bile.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-01 - **Time:** 1:54:57–1:58:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/387-bear-bile/chapter/school-lockdowns-chardon-shooting-autocorrect-gunman-scare.md Following a school shooting in Chardon, Ohio, schools across the country are on high alert, leading to several false alarms. In Livermore, California, a middle school was locked down for two hours after a parent mistakenly reported seeing a man with a rifle. In Georgia, a technical college went into lockdown after a student's text message about "West Hall" was autocorrected to "gunman." Keywords: chardon, [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md), [livermore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/livermore.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [autocorrect](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autocorrect.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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