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Aug 02, 2024

98% of top Indian apps use deceptive patterns: ASCI report

The survey uncovers the widespread use of dark patterns in popular Indian apps, highlighting concerns over user autonomy and ethical design practices.

Delivery and logistics apps showed a high incidence of basket sneaking—a tactic to add unwanted items to a user's online shopping cart without their explicit consent.

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