Research & policy
Latest laws and guidance affecting deceptive patterns in AI: Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, Europe and the US. Every entry links to its official source.
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Saudi Arabia
Gulf
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Law
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In force
California SB 243, companion chatbots
Companion chatbots must say they are AI, handle self-harm talk with referral protocols and add protections for minors. Signed Oct 2025.
Fake feelings, Skips safeguards
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Inquiry
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Open
FTC 6(b) inquiry into AI companions
Orders to seven companies on how companion chatbots are tested, monetised and kept safe for children and teens.
Keeps you hooked, Fake feelings
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Law
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In force
DMCC Act, consumer enforcement
The CMA can now fine firms directly, up to 10% of global turnover, for unfair practices such as drip pricing and fake urgency.
Changed your request, Keeps you hooked
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Guideline
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Published
AI Ethics Principles (SDAIA)
Transparency, reliability and human protection. A reference for our studies in Saudi Arabia.
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Law
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In force
EU Digital Services Act, Article 25
Prohibits platforms from designing interfaces that deceive or coerce users.
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Report
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Published
FTC report: Bringing Dark Patterns to Light
A regulator’s reference that categorizes dark patterns and responses.
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Recommendation
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Updated
OECD AI Principles
International principles adopted by over 40 countries.
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Tracker sources
Federal Register API
US. Free, no API key required.
OECD.AI
1,000+ policies, reviewed manually.
EUR-Lex
Official EU texts, reviewed manually.
SDAIA and NDMO
Checked manually on a weekly basis.
Note
This is an educational summary, not legal advice. Always consult the official text.