User Interface Ethics Evaluation

Unmasking Dark Patterns with Intelligent Systems
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-10713-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This book explores the ethical challenges of UI design, focusing on the detection and mitigation of dark patterns- deceptive design techniques that manipulate user behaviour. As digital platforms increasingly shape user interactions, these unethical practices raise concerns about transparency, privacy, and consumer rights. This book examines dark patterns from psychological, ethical, and legal perspectives while introducing intelligent systems- such as AI and machine learning- as tools to identify and counter deceptive design. Through case studies and real-world applications across e-commerce, social media, and mobile platforms, it highlights the role of technology in fostering ethical UI practices. By bridging the gap between design, regulation, and intelligent automation, this book serves as a critical resource for researchers, designers, and policymakers committed to creating transparent, user-centric digital experiences.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Anwarul, Shahina

Sapra, Varun

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmensethik
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion User Interface Design & Benutzerfreundlichkeit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Introduction to Dark Patterns. 1.1 Introduction and Background. 1.2 Core Concepts and Foundations. 1.3 Classification and Types of Dark Patterns. 1.4 Technological Underpinnings. 1.5 Applications and Real-World Case Studies. 1.6 Impact Assessment and Consequences. 1.7 Regulatory and Ethical Considerations. 1.8 Detection and Mitigation Strategies. 1.9 Future Directions. 1.10 Conclusion. Chapter 2: The Psychology behind Dark Patterns. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Psychological Mechanisms behind Manipulative Interfaces. 2.3 Cognitive Biases and Decision Making in Digital Environments. 2.4 The Ethics of Persuasive and Deceptive Design. 2.5 Common Types of Dark Patterns in Contemporary Platforms. 2.6 The Impact of Dark Patterns on User Autonomy and Trust. 2.7 Privacy, Consent, and the Role of Deceptive Interface Design. 2.8 Dark Patterns as Emerging Cybersecurity Concerns. 2.9 Conversational Dark Patterns in Large Language Models. 2.10 Case Studies from E-Commerce, Social Media, and Mobile Applications. 2.11 Ethical Design Practices and Security-Oriented Mitigation Strategies. 2.12 Future Challenges in Governing Manipulative Design. 2.13 Conclusion. Chapter 3: AI as a Tool for Ethical Design: Confronting Dark Patterns. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Review on the Conceptual Foundation and Ethical Challenges of AI and AR and Dark Pattern. 3.3 Dark Patterns in the Age of AI: Ethical and Regulatory Challenges. 3.4 Results and Analysis. 3.5 Conclusion. Chapter 4: DeceptiTech – AI-Driven Detection and Analysis of Dark Patterns. 4.1 Introduction, Problem & Motivation. 4.2 Literature Review. 4.3 Proposed Methodology. 4.4 Experimental Results and Discussion. 4.5 Conclusion. 4.6 Limitations and Future Enhancements. Chapter 5: The Intersection of Dark Patterns and Cybersecurity. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Background. 5.3 Mechanisms Linking Dark Patterns to Cyber Threats. 5.4 Results and Analysis. 5.5 Conclusion. Chapter 6: Multimodal Machine Learning for Automated Detection of Dark Patterns in Digital Interfaces. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Understanding Deceptive Design (Dark Patterns). 6.3 Literature Review and Theoretical Foundations. 6.4 Machine Learning Approaches for Detecting Deceptive Designs. 6.5 Dataset Construction and Annotation Framework. 6.6 Feature Engineering and Multimodal Fusion. 6.7 Experimental Setup, Evaluation, and Model Interpretability. 6.8 Results and Analysis. 6.9 Discussion. 6.10 Conclusion and Future Directions. Chapter 7: Machine Learning Models for Identifying Deceptive Designs. 7.1 Introduction to Deceptive Designs (Dark Patterns) and Their Impact. 7.2 Categories and Typologies of Deceptive Designs. 7.3 Definitions and Distinctions. 7.4 Problem Formulation. 7.5 Feature Engineering and Representations. 7.6 Overview of Machine Learning in User Interface Analysis. 7.7 Data Collection Methods for Identifying Deceptive Patterns. 7.8 Annotation Approaches and Practical Challenges. 7.9 Feature Extraction Approaches for UI Deception Detection. 7.10 Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning Models. 7.11 Deep Learning Architectures for Detecting Deceptive Patterns. 7.12 Case Studies of Academic and Industry Applications. 7.13 Evaluation Metrics and Benchmark Datasets. 7.14 Discussion of False Positives/Negatives and Model Interpretability. 7.15 Ethical Implications and Fairness Concerns. 7.16 Future Directions in Automating Detection of Deceptive UX Patterns. 7.17 Conclusion. Chapter 8: Temporal Learning for Behavioral Dark Pattern Recognition in Spam Induced Growth Hacking. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Background of Behavioral Manipulation in Digital Ecosystems. 8.3 Understanding Growth Hacking and How it Developed to Spam Induced Manipulation. 8.4 Theoretical Underpinning of Temporal Learning. 8.5 Role of LSTM Models in Behavioral Sequence Understanding. 8.6 Architectural Framework of DOE Pattern Recognition for Spam Growth Hacking. 8.7 Guidelines on Dataset Construction and Dataset Annotation. 8.8 Empirical Results. 8.9 Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research. 8.10 Conclusion. Chapter 9: Dark Patterns Across Industries: Sectoral Analysis, Case Studies, and Ethical Design Solutions. 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 Theoretical Background and Framework. 9.3 Methodology for Industry Analysis. 9.4 E-Commerce and Retail Industry. 9.5 Social Media and Communication Platforms. 9.6 Gaming and Entertainment. 9.7 FinTech and Online Banking. 9.8 Healthcare and Wellness Applications. 9.9 Comparative Industry Analysis. 9.10 AI and Intelligent Systems for Detection. 9.11 Policy Recommendations and Future Directions. 9.12 Conclusion. Chapter 10: Dark Patterns in the Digital Economy: Regulatory Responses to Manipulative Interface Design. 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Global Regulatory Frameworks Addressing Dark Patterns. 10.3 Ethical Frameworks beyond Legal Compliance. 10.4 Future Regulatory Directions and Corporate Preparedness. 10.5 Key Findings. 10.6 Conclusion. Chapter 11: Dark Patterns and Ethical Design in Modern User Interfaces. 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 Understanding Dark Patterns. 11.3 Classification of Principal Dark Patterns and Their Mechanisms. 11.4 Impact of Dark Patterns. 11.5 Identifying Dark Patterns. 11.6 What is the Way to Prevent These Attacks? 11.7 Cultural and Regional Perspectives. 11.8 Conclusion. Chapter 12: Eco-Friendly Computing: Approaches, Applications, and Impacts. 12.1 Introduction. 12.2 Eco-Friendly Computing: Approaches, Applications, and Impacts. 12.3 Review of Eco-Friendly Computing Success Stories (2014-2024). 12.4 Barriers to Implement Eco-Friendly Computing. 12.5 Future Growth Imperatives. 12.6 Conclusion. Chapter 13: From E-Commerce to EdTech: Industry-Specific Deployment of Dark Patterns. 13.1 Introduction. 13.2 Conceptual Foundations. 13.3 A Working Taxonomy of Dark Patterns. 13.4 Dark Patterns by Industry. 13.5 A Cross-Industry View. 13.6 Regulation and Ethics. 13.7 Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Shahina Anwarul, an Associate Professor at UPES, is a highly qualified and dedicated professional with a robust academic background and substantial experience in academia and industry. With over 10 years of experience in teaching, mentoring, and research, along with 1 year of industry experience as a Software Developer at Patni Computer Systems, she has demonstrated a profound commitment to education and student success. She has also qualified NET and JRF. Her area of interest revolves around Information Security, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Digital Image Processing and Computer Graphics. She has delivered various guest lectures on “Investigation techniques of emerging trends and current scenario of Cyber Crime" to cyber police, Uttarakhand. She is a certified Ethical Hacker from EC Council and Certified Cyber Security Professional from QuickHeal. She has successfully published several research papers in esteemed SCI/ Scopus indexed journals and conference proceedings, demonstrating her expertise and the depth of her investigations.

Dr. Varun Sapra is a Professor at ASET, Amity University, Punjab, India. With 18 years of experience spanning both academia and industry, he brings a unique blend of practical and theoretical expertise. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and an M.Tech in Software Engineering. He has authored over 40 publications in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences. He has also been granted four patents and contributed to several copyrighted works, edited books, and book chapters with renowned international publishers. His research interests include Machine Learning, Decision Support Systems, Case-Based Reasoning, and Web based development.