In this episode, we'll examine the business incentives that drive companies to deploy dark patterns, even at the expense of user trust and wellbeing. We'll look at case studies of tech giants like Facebook and Google using deceptive tactics to boost user engagement and monetization, as well as smaller companies that have been caught red-handed tricking customers. We'll also explore the murky legal and regulatory landscape around dark patterns, and discuss potential solutions to hold businesses accountable for exploitative design choices.

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