News Summary

• The term “enshittification’ was popularized in 2022 by author and activist Cory Doctorow.
• The Norwegian Consumer Council’s ads are part of its Breaking Free initiative.
• The campaign craftily relies on dark humor to detail how enshittification affects everyday life.
• The videos are also a strikingly accurate commentary on the dismal state of products and gadgets in the digital age..
• Companies rely on shady advertising tactics and dodge consumer protection rights.
• Powerful tech companies have poured massive amounts of money into lobbying against right-to-repair laws.