Dark Patterns: Past, Present, and Future
September 11, 2025
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Arvind Narayanan, Arunesh Mathur, M. Chetty, M. Kshirsagar
This research highlights the growing scrutiny of dark patterns by journalists and academics, which can damage brand reputations and attract regulatory attention. The core message emphasizes that just as software engineers have learned to take responsibility for the power they wield, it is now time for designers to recognize and embrace their own responsibilities to users and society.
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