Some dark patterns, while potentially concerning, don’t rise to a level that allows for legal enforcement from consumer protection bodies, which are generally prescribed by legislation.

Ecologically speaking, giant pandas, Ailuropoda melanoleuca (which translates to "black and white cat-foot"), are a mere shadow of what they once were. They are now are restricted to a highly ...

Apps and websites want to guide you—but not necessarily where you want to go. Protect your data by learning how to spot dark patterns.

Dark patterns can be as simple as prechecked boxes on websites committing consumers to unwanted purchases. They can be as sneaky as hiding disclosures in places companies know most people will not ...

They found that almost 76% used at least one potential dark pattern — design tricks meant to steer consumers to a desired outcome — and nearly 67% used more than one possible dark pattern.

A: That's an excellent question, and it's true that downy, hairy and red-bellied woodpeckers have striking black and white patterns on their backs and wings.

And with the mass adoption of artificial intelligence on online platforms, the problem is only going to get worse. “Generative AI can supercharge dark patterns,” Potel-Saville explains.