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A new gender-neutral Chinese pronoun, represented by the character X也, has been added to Unicode, potentially allowing easier typing and broader recognition for non-binary individuals in Chinese-speaking communities, marking a significant step in linguistic and cultural acknowledgment amidst ongoing LGBTQ+ rights challenges in regions like Hong Kong and China.
The article explores why large language models (LLMs) seem to 'freak out' over the seahorse emoji, which is a real Unicode character. It discusses how LLMs internally represent and predict such emojis, often leading to loops or hallucinations due to their probabilistic nature and training data, and highlights the complex technical and conceptual reasons behind these behaviors.
The Unicode Consortium announced new emojis coming next year, including Bigfoot, orca whale, treasure chest, and more, with support for various skin tones, expanding expressive options for digital communication.
Unicode 17.0 will include a 'Hairy Creature' emoji representing Bigfoot, reflecting regional variations in naming, alongside other new emojis like trombone and orca, with release expected on September 9, 2025.
The Unicode Consortium has proposed eight new emoji characters for Unicode 17, including a Bigfoot-like creature, distorted face, and treasure chest, among others. These will be available on smartphones once approved, with Apple expected to implement them by spring 2026. Meanwhile, Apple plans to introduce Unicode 16 emoji in 2025 and has recently added new characters in iOS 17.4. Additionally, Apple is set to release Genmoji, customizable emoji generated from user phrases, in iOS 18.2, though they won't be cross-platform.
The upcoming iOS 18 update for Apple devices is expected to introduce seven new emojis, including a face with bags under its eyes and a fingerprint, as part of Unicode 16. The update, anticipated in early 2025, may also feature significant AI enhancements, potentially including a major Siri upgrade and AI integration into apps like Music and Photos.
Apple's iOS 16.4 update includes 31 new emoji, including a plain pink heart, a shaking-head smiley, and animals like a donkey, moose, and goose. The new emoji come from Unicode's September 2022 recommendation list, Emoji 15.0. Users can download the update now to start using the latest features, including voice isolation for calls and support for PlayStation 5 controllers.
Apple's latest software update, iOS 16.4, includes new emoji such as a shaking-head smiley, animals like a donkey, moose, and goose, and additional heart colors. The new emoji came from Unicode's September 2022 recommendation list, Emoji 15.0, and can be downloaded now. The plain pink heart is one of the most sought-after emoji, according to Emojipedia.
Apple's iOS 16.4 update includes 31 new emoji, such as a shaking-head smiley, a donkey, a moose, and a goose, as well as additional heart colors. The new emoji come from Unicode's September 2022 recommendation list, Emoji 15.0. Other new features in the update include voice isolation in phone calls. Users can download the update now.
Apple's iOS 16.4 update includes 31 new emoji, including a shaking-head smiley, animals like a donkey, moose, and a goose, and additional heart colors. The new emoji came from Unicode's September 2022 recommendation list, Emoji 15.0, and can be used by downloading the update. The plain pink heart is one of the most sought-after emoji, according to Emojipedia.
Apple's latest iOS 16.4 update includes 31 new emoji, such as a shaking-head smiley, animals like a donkey, moose, and a goose, and additional heart colors. The new emoji came from Unicode's September 2022 recommendation list, Emoji 15.0. The plain pink heart is one of the most requested emojis. The update also includes new features and bug fixes.