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Sources for Dark patterns in chat UIs Show all concerns 2 sources
Guide citations are still under editorial review. Federal Trade Commission · 2022 · Staff report
Describes deceptive interface design; many mechanisms predate AI and are not evidence of AI-specific prevalence.
Evidence notes & 5 linked concerns + De Freitas and colleagues · 2025 · Research preprint
Audits and experiments on emotional pressure at conversational exits; does not describe all companions or establish long-term harm.
Evidence notes & 8 linked concerns +