Dr Mark Leiser
@lawbhoy.bsky.social
AI, Digital, Legal, and Platform Regulation; DigiData.UK
The legal guy behind DECEPTIVE.DESIGN, Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of the AI Act
Visiting Professor at the RGSL, Mosbach.
The legal guy behind DECEPTIVE.DESIGN, Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of the AI Act
Visiting Professor at the RGSL, Mosbach.
Regarding prev post, this is a non-deterministic architecture flow. An AI screening tool doesn’t follow 1 path — multiple models adjust ur profile before a human sees it. Rejection happens invisibly, systemically.
👉 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
#DeceptiveDesign #DarkPatterns #UX
👉 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
#DeceptiveDesign #DarkPatterns #UX
September 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Regarding prev post, this is a non-deterministic architecture flow. An AI screening tool doesn’t follow 1 path — multiple models adjust ur profile before a human sees it. Rejection happens invisibly, systemically.
👉 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
#DeceptiveDesign #DarkPatterns #UX
👉 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
#DeceptiveDesign #DarkPatterns #UX
“Dark patterns” = tricks we can see in the UI.
But the real danger lies deeper. Deceptive design covers hidden system logic, AI nudges & profiling we can’t see.
If we only fight “dark patterns,” we ignore the machinery behind them.
But the real danger lies deeper. Deceptive design covers hidden system logic, AI nudges & profiling we can’t see.
If we only fight “dark patterns,” we ignore the machinery behind them.
September 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“Dark patterns” = tricks we can see in the UI.
But the real danger lies deeper. Deceptive design covers hidden system logic, AI nudges & profiling we can’t see.
If we only fight “dark patterns,” we ignore the machinery behind them.
But the real danger lies deeper. Deceptive design covers hidden system logic, AI nudges & profiling we can’t see.
If we only fight “dark patterns,” we ignore the machinery behind them.
🚨 New book alert! 🚨
After tackling #DarkPatterns #DeceptiveDesign, I’m diving into something even wilder: NeuroAI — AI powered by brain data.
📘 Artificial Intelligence, NeuroData, and Society: Law at the Edge of Cognition
Coming 2026.
#NeuroRights #AIethics #ScaryLaw
After tackling #DarkPatterns #DeceptiveDesign, I’m diving into something even wilder: NeuroAI — AI powered by brain data.
📘 Artificial Intelligence, NeuroData, and Society: Law at the Edge of Cognition
Coming 2026.
#NeuroRights #AIethics #ScaryLaw
July 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🚨 New book alert! 🚨
After tackling #DarkPatterns #DeceptiveDesign, I’m diving into something even wilder: NeuroAI — AI powered by brain data.
📘 Artificial Intelligence, NeuroData, and Society: Law at the Edge of Cognition
Coming 2026.
#NeuroRights #AIethics #ScaryLaw
After tackling #DarkPatterns #DeceptiveDesign, I’m diving into something even wilder: NeuroAI — AI powered by brain data.
📘 Artificial Intelligence, NeuroData, and Society: Law at the Edge of Cognition
Coming 2026.
#NeuroRights #AIethics #ScaryLaw
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
June 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
June 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
June 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
June 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
May 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
May 30, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
May 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
May 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Very happy to share the Table of Contents of my new book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design, and the Law: AI's Hidden Influence on Our Digital Experience"
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dark-patt...
📖Book announcement! My book, Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design and the Law, is now available for pre-order! 🔍 With the all-important foreword from Harry Brignull!
Thank you very much to @hartpublishing.bsky.social for their support!
Pre-order here: lnkd.in/ehxhJ-gx
Thank you very much to @hartpublishing.bsky.social for their support!
Pre-order here: lnkd.in/ehxhJ-gx
March 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
📖Book announcement! My book, Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design and the Law, is now available for pre-order! 🔍 With the all-important foreword from Harry Brignull!
Thank you very much to @hartpublishing.bsky.social for their support!
Pre-order here: lnkd.in/ehxhJ-gx
Thank you very much to @hartpublishing.bsky.social for their support!
Pre-order here: lnkd.in/ehxhJ-gx
My book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design and the Law", is now available for pre-order! 📖🔍 With the all-important foreword from Harry Brignull!
This book explores the legal and regulatory challenges surrounding dark patterns and deceptive design, diving deep into how these
This book explores the legal and regulatory challenges surrounding dark patterns and deceptive design, diving deep into how these
March 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
My book, "Dark Patterns, Deceptive Design and the Law", is now available for pre-order! 📖🔍 With the all-important foreword from Harry Brignull!
This book explores the legal and regulatory challenges surrounding dark patterns and deceptive design, diving deep into how these
This book explores the legal and regulatory challenges surrounding dark patterns and deceptive design, diving deep into how these
Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar channelling Elon Musk in the pursuit of votes is the most Anas Sarwar thing Anas Sarwar has done this week.
March 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar channelling Elon Musk in the pursuit of votes is the most Anas Sarwar thing Anas Sarwar has done this week.
When the Director of Finance discovers that he can't afford to fire the manager... #RangersFC #Rangers
March 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
When the Director of Finance discovers that he can't afford to fire the manager... #RangersFC #Rangers
A meme is born...
#Rangers #RangersFC #PhilippeClement @everythingceltic @20MinuteTims @Tam_Selleck
#Rangers #RangersFC #PhilippeClement @everythingceltic @20MinuteTims @Tam_Selleck
March 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A meme is born...
#Rangers #RangersFC #PhilippeClement @everythingceltic @20MinuteTims @Tam_Selleck
#Rangers #RangersFC #PhilippeClement @everythingceltic @20MinuteTims @Tam_Selleck
New (controversial) blog from me on the @dpcireland vs @eu_edpb ruling from the general court. You might like the outcome, but the reasoning is all wrong, and the overall impact on the enforcement regime, will be detrimental
digidata.substack.com/p/the-genera...
digidata.substack.com/p/the-genera...
January 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
New (controversial) blog from me on the @dpcireland vs @eu_edpb ruling from the general court. You might like the outcome, but the reasoning is all wrong, and the overall impact on the enforcement regime, will be detrimental
digidata.substack.com/p/the-genera...
digidata.substack.com/p/the-genera...