European consumers ask EU to put a stop to digital enshittification

"The groups complain about "the increasing concentration of power and lack of alternatives in digital markets, the push for deregulation, and the urgent need to enforce digital laws to protect our fundamental rights and create a level playing field for competition and innovation.""

"The initiative has been spearheaded by Forbrukerrådet (the Norwegian Consumer Council) which complained of the "enshittification" of software. The term was popularized by writer Cory Doctorow, one of the signatories of the letter to the policymakers."

Online rights campaigners, led by the Norwegian Consumer Council, have collectively written to policymakers in the EU/EEA, UK, and US to address concerns about technology companies intentionally making their platforms worse for users. The groups use the term "enshittification" to describe this practice, a concept popularized by writer Cory Doctorow, who signed the letter. The campaigners highlight several critical issues: the growing concentration of power in digital markets with limited alternatives, industry pressure for deregulation, and the necessity to enforce existing digital laws. Their core message emphasizes protecting fundamental rights, ensuring fair competition, and fostering innovation in the digital sector.

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