New EU Rules for Green Consumer Trust and the AI Act Agreement

Introduction:

Welcome to Fair Monday! We know Mondays can be a bit rough, so we created Fair Monday to bring you weekly insights and resources on dark patterns and digital fairness. Each Monday, we share updates on the latest developments, helping you stay informed and empowered to create a fairer, more transparent digital space.

This Week's Highlights:

1. EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive
   On September 19, 2023, the European Parliament and European Council reached an agreement on rules aimed at banning misleading advertisements and improving the quality of product information provided to consumers. The Green Transition Directive is a step toward fostering trust by ensuring transparency and moving away from deceptive and misleading designs.
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2. AI Act Agreement by European Parliament and Council
   On December 9, 2023, the European Parliament and Council achieved a political agreement on the highly anticipated AI Act. This landmark legislation aims to regulate artificial intelligence technologies, ensuring ethical use and protecting citizens from harm. If you missed it, check out our earlier post on this pivotal development:
   Read here

Exciting News:

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Season’s Greetings:

As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to remind everyone to stay vigilant against dark patterns, especially during these final shopping days. For more insights, explore our website, or listen to our podcast for deeper perspectives on digital fairness.

From all of us at Fairpatterns and Fair Monday, we wish you a wonderful, dark patterns-free holiday break and a fantastic start to the new year!

Conclusion:

With Fair Monday, we remain committed to fostering a world built on trust, fairness, and ethical design. As 2023 comes to an end, let’s continue working together to create a more transparent and user-focused digital environment in the coming year.

Happy holidays, and thank you for being part of this journey with Fairpatterns!

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