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E Commerce Dark Pattern Detector

Problem Statement

  • E-commerce websites often employ deceptive user interface (UI) strategies, commonly known as dark patterns, to influence user behavior in ways that may not be in the user's best interest.

  • E-commerce platforms sometimes employ strategies to present products at a seemingly lower price, only to reveal hidden costs during the checkout process.

  • Fabricating positive reviews to artificially enhance product ratings and create a false sense of popularity, influencing potential buyers in a misleading manner.

Objective

Our innovative Chrome extension revolutionizes the fight against deceptive practices on e-commerce websites. Leveraging advanced Machine Learning and intricate algorithms, our solution empowers users to unmask dark patterns and enhance their online shopping experience.

Team Name : AlgoAllies

Important Links

Team Leader : @ManasMadan

Team

  • Tanish Saxena - 2022UIC3511
  • Manas Madan - 2022UIC3533
  • Ayush Arora - 2022UIC3538
  • Devansh Behl - 2022UIC3582
  • Meet Singh - 2022UIC8057

Team Achievements

Smart India Hackathon'23 Grand Finale Winner

  • Smart India Hackathon Winner, showcasing exceptional problem-solving skills and collaborative innovation to address real-world challenges, demonstrating a strong aptitude for cutting-edge solutions in a competitive and dynamic environment.

Special Mention FinAThon IIT Delhi

  • Special Mention at FinAThon by South Indian Bank, recognizing our outstanding contributions and innovative solutions in financial technology, highlighting expertise in driving impactful advancements within the banking sector.

Runner Up at HackXtreme, Rendezvous 2023

  • Runner-up at HackXtreme Hackathon for crafting a dynamic Visual Studio Code extension, showcasing proficiency in software development and creativity in enhancing developer tools for optimal efficiency.

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Key Features

Elevating User Trust Through Intelligent Review Analysis

  • Our Chrome extension goes beyond conventional review filtering, employing a multi-faceted approach to distinguish genuine feedback from deceptive AI-generated content.

AI Review Analysis

  • Filter reviews and eliminate AI-generated content. Submit filtered reviews to the Machine Learning Model, extracting details mentioned on the website.Assign a comprehensive score to each detail, gauging its genuineness and effectively eliminating misleading information.

Hidden Costs Detection

  • Enable the extension and seamlessly track your journey from the product page to checkout.Uncover hidden costs on the checkout page, providing users with transparency and avoiding unexpected charges.

Attention-Focused Analysis

  • On the product page, scrutinize details and mentions to highlight potential dark patterns.Ensure that critical information receives user attention, eliminating deceptive tactics that may go unnoticed.

Project status

  • Review Filteration
  • Product Details Extraction
  • Review Summarisation
  • UI Deception
  • Hidden Cost
  • Cart Sneaking
  • Fake Urgency

Feasibility

  • Seamlessly integrates with browsers for a hassle-free user experience, requiring no intricate setup or technical expertise.

  • Provides instant, on-the-fly analysis, empowering users to detect deceptive practices in real-time during their online shopping journey.

  • Boasts an intuitive and user-friendly interface, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for a wide range of online shoppers.

  • Offers regular updates and reliable support to adapt to evolving online trends, ensuring users consistently benefit from the latest features and security enhancements.

Scalability

  • Design a scalable architecture that accommodates increased user traffic and evolving functionalities as the user base expands.

  • Leverage cloud services to ensure scalability, allowing our solution to effortlessly handle growing data volumes and user demands.

  • Utilise user feedback for continuous improvements, iterating and enhancing the solution to meet evolving user needs and market demands.

  • Partnering with e-commerce platforms streamlines dark pattern detection, minimising resources and fostering beneficial relationships with stakeholders.

Social Impact

  • Empower consumers with the ability to make informed choices, fostering a marketplace where transparent and fair practices are encouraged.

  • Contribute to a more honest and trustworthy online retail ecosystem by actively combating deceptive practices, creating a ripple effect for ethical conduct.

  • Strengthen trust between online retailers and consumers, encouraging a positive environment where businesses prioritise transparency and user satisfaction.

  • Undertake initiatives to educate users about online deception and dark patterns, promoting digital literacy and awareness.

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Chrome extension that flags dark patterns on e-commerce sites — hidden checkout costs, fake urgency and fabricated reviews — before you buy.

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