Dark patterns are a form of digital coercion by design, and legislators and regulators are cracking down on their usage.
October 31, 2022

WTF are dark patterns?

The spotlight on dark patterns is turning brighter. Here's a video explainer on WTF dark patterns are.

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Dark patterns are a form of digital coercion by design, and legislators and regulators are cracking down on their usage.
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