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Apple has a secret list of banned autocomplete phrases including ‘dictator Trump’ and ‘covid is a hoax’

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Briefings

A researcher named Derik Kauffman identified over 100,000 words and phrases blocked from predictive text in major languages on iOS. The list includes offensive slurs and topics like sex and drugs. Users can type blocked words one letter at a time, but they will not appear as suggestions and keyboard swiping may alter them. The full list is available online.

Key points

• Derik Kauffman identified over 100,000 words and phrases blocked from predictive text in major languages on iOS.
• The list includes offensive slurs and topics like sex and drugs.

Context

The finding comes from a researcher who posted the full list online, including individual lists for different languages. The evidence suggests the blocks are part of a broader system that may affect various languages and topics.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the researcher's report of over 100,000 words and phrases. The specific languages covered are not fully detailed, and the exact scope of the blocks beyond the reported examples remains partially unverified.

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