The behaviors that make manipulation hard to see aren't accidents. They're the mechanism. Here's what the manipulators are ...

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 ...

Ever been in a conversation that left you feeling weirdly guilty, confused, or questioning your own reality? Congrats – you might have just experienced the special joy of being manipulated.

Researchers at the University of Huddersfield say their system can detect manipulation, sarcasm and abusive behavior cycles, ...

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