PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Consumer Reports has a warning about some online tactics called "dark patterns" that are being used to trick you into making bad decisions. It sounds sinister and for good ...

Experts are warning consumers about shady online business practices that the Federal Trade Commission and tech insiders refer to as “dark patterns.” “By their very nature, dark patterns are subtle, ...

When someone says they love you, their words should make you feel valued, not confused. Yet many people find themselves doubting their reality after talks with someone who claims to care.

If you’re fed up with apps and websites using shitty psychological tactics—aka dark patterns—to coerce you into clicking, then good news: there’s finally a way to put them on blast. Consumer Reports ...

The personality styles of Cluster B personalities in psychology, such as narcissism and antisocial personality disorders, have become more mainstream in the understanding of tactics and manipulation ...

The most dangerous relationship problems often begin with behaviors so subtle they’re easy to dismiss. Emotional manipulation—a form of control that leaves you questioning your own feelings and ...

Editor’s Note: In a previous article, Theo Warner explored how digital literacy programs can build resilience against harmful content online. One promising component is psychological ...

US political candidates use psychological tricks and dark patterns in their emails to manipulate supporters to donate money and mobilize voters. In a study published earlier this month, academics from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. Those masterful manipulators. We’ve all dealt with those ...