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   Dark patterns are subtle design elements intentionally implemented to   
   influence user behavior, often leading consumers to make decisions   
   they might not have made otherwise. These manipulative techniques can   
   range from making it difficult to cancel subscriptions to pushing   
   users towards more expensive options through visual trickery.   
      
   https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2024/07/12/silicon-valley-hates-you-   
   ftc-study-reveals-widespread-use-of-dark-patterns-in-websites-and-   
   apps/   
      
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