Listen: How websites trick you with ‘dark patterns’
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In a new podcast episode, a computer scientist explores tactics used in apps and online to deceive users—from subscription traps to collecting data.
Why does it seem so difficult to cancel a subscription, delete an account, or opt-out of data tracking?
You might think it’s just bad luck or a confusing user interface, but more often than not, it’s by design.
Marshini Chetty is a professor at the University of Chicago’s computer science department.
In this episode of Big Brains,
Why does it seem so difficult to cancel a subscription, delete an account, or opt-out of data tracking?
You might think it’s just bad luck or a confusing user interface, but more often than not, it’s by design.
Marshini Chetty is a professor at the University of Chicago’s computer science department.
In this episode of Big Brains,
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