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The Business Model at the Bottom of the Fear

9 Sep 2026 · 20 min read

The Business Model at the Bottom of the Fear

Safety apps are designed to make people feel safer—but what happens when anxiety becomes part of the business model? Explore dark patterns, subscriptions and the incentives shaping digital safety products.

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