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Understanding Dark Patterns: How Apps Manipulate Users Into Spending More

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Understanding Dark Patterns: How Apps Manipulate Users Into Spending More

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  • Dark patterns are manipulative design tactics that trick users into spending more than intended while using apps and websites.
  • These tactics include price discrepancies based on devices, hidden fees, and subscription traps, often lacking transparency.
  • Consumer awareness is low, with a recent survey showing that 52 of 53 apps surveyed employed such techniques.
  • Regulatory measures are emerging, including guidelines from India's CCPA to combat dark patterns and improve consumer protection.
  • While some companies are becoming more conscious, the challenge lies in monitoring and enforcement of these regulations.

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