Clippy has emerged as a protest symbol against Big Tech practices after a YouTuber encouraged followers to change their profile pictures to the iconic Microsoft assistant. This movement concurrently addresses issues like data harvesting and consumer rights. The consumer rights activist emphasizes that the initiative isn't about boycotting specific companies but is part of a larger movement advocating for consumer ownership. Clippy’s benign intention, contrasting with current technology’s data exploitation, offers a nostalgic rallying point for this cause. The original video gained tremendous attention, highlighting widespread concern over tech companies' practices.
"If you told Clippy that you were having a bad day, he wasn't going to use that information to try and figure out which advertiser to sell you to, nor was he trying to steal your personal data or get you to purchase other Microsoft products. He had no ulterior motives."
"This is one small element in a broader long-term movement for consumer rights and ownership I've been trying to build with my audience for over 11 years."
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