In early 2025, Figma rolled out AI features that came with a surprise: the company had automatically opted all users in to have their design files used for AI training.| Dark Patterns
At first glance, this sign-up screen may look straightforward, but it uses a subtle dark pattern known as "pre-selection" to automatically opt users in to receive marketing emails.| Dark Patterns
The app offers a “pre-approved” loan with a “Get started” button, but a pre-checked box below quietly grants permission to check your credit score.| Dark Patterns
X recently introduced a new setting that allows them to use the content you posts to train their AI, Grok.| Dark Patterns