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Dark Patterns in Japanese Mobile Apps Introduction Researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology have uncovered a concerning presence of “dark patterns” in popular Japanese mobile apps. Dark patterns refer to deceitful design elements in user interfaces that manipulate users into taking actions contrary to their original intentions. While extensively studied in Western contexts, this…
Dark Patterns: How Online Companies Strive to Keep Your Money and Data When You Try to Leave An Introduction to Dark Patterns Have you ever signed up for a free trial on an online service, only to find yourself paying for it months or even years later? Or have you tried to cancel a subscription…
Dark Patterns Discovered in Japanese Mobile Apps: A Cause for Concern Introduction In a recent study conducted by researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, it has been found that popular Japanese mobile apps employ malicious design elements known as “dark patterns” or deceptive user interface designs. The study also discovered a new class of…