Policy · 2h ago
Mozilla report details dark patterns steering Windows users to Edge
A Mozilla-commissioned report found that Windows 10 and 11 use dark patterns to steer users toward Microsoft Edge, with regional variations outside the EEA. The study highlights manipulative design choices that undermine user choice. Microsoft has faced similar criticism in the past over browser defaults.
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The report underscores how platform dominance can be leveraged to stifle competition, but Microsoft's track record suggests regulatory pressure may be the only effective check.
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