My talk addresses deception in emerging technologies. Specifically, we will focus on dark patterns and deceptive designs in augmented and virtual reality applications. Further, we will learn why and how our brains can be tricked and discuss the potential harm that could arise when generative LLMs are used to personalize immersive experiences.

Veronika is a professor for media informatics, user experience and user interfaces at the University for Applied Sciences Ansbach. Her research focuses on responsible system design with a specific focus on dark patterns in emerging technologies.