‘Rage Bait’ is Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining content designed to provoke outrage for social media traffic. Discover the digital zeitgeist.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining content designed to provoke outrage for social media traffic. Discover the digital zeitgeist.
Oxford University Press has declared 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover what this term means and why its usage has surged threefold in the past year.
Oxford reveals 'rage bait' as its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover how this term for provocative online content tripled in use and what it says about our digital lives.
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The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
TikTok is testing a new feature allowing users to control the amount of AI-generated content they see. The move comes as the platform hosts over 1.3 billion AI videos. Discover how to adjust your settings.
Basketball Australia unveils a new online safety platform to protect athletes from social media harassment. Discover how this initiative is fighting back against abuse.
UK regulator Ofcom issues new guidance to combat misogynist abuse and revenge porn, urging platforms to limit responses and use hash-matching tech to protect women and girls online. Learn more.
UK regulator Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle the 'significant and widespread' online abuse targeting women and girls. New guidance recommends prompts, timeouts, and better blocking tools. #OnlineSafety
Ofcom publishes new guidance urging tech firms to combat online abuse against women. Critics demand mandatory rules. Read the full story and key recommendations.
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
A Fortune investigation uncovers how Instagram's algorithm is amplifying pro-Nazi and Holocaust-denial content to millions, alongside major corporate ads. Discover the impact of Meta's policy shift.
UN Women reveals digital violence is intensifying, with 44% of women lacking legal protection. Their 16 Days of Activism demands global action for online safety.
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New system aims to enhance child safety on the popular gaming platform. Learn about the changes.
Australia's eSafety commissioner faces US Congress scrutiny over Online Safety Act, accused of threatening American free speech. Read the latest developments.
Roblox is implementing a new age verification system and age-based chat groups to enhance child safety on its platform. Learn how these changes will protect younger users.
French authorities are investigating claims Vinted sellers are directing users to adult content. With 23 million French users and no age checks, child safety is at risk. Read the full investigation details.
A French influencer died during a 12-day livestream after alleged abuse by fellow streamers. The incident has sparked a police investigation and raised serious questions about platform responsibility.
A Sri Lankan influencer generated £230,000 by running over 100 Facebook pages spreading anti-migrant and Islamophobic disinformation about Britain. Learn how he targeted the UK and the response from authorities.
Nearly 200,000 Britons sign petition against imprisoning people for offensive social media posts as free speech concerns grow. Parliamentary debate scheduled for November 17.
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, calls for new Ofcom leadership, accusing the regulator of lacking urgency in protecting children from harmful online content under the Online Safety Act.
The One Show's Alex Jones reveals her family's smartphone ban after a shocking school talk. Discover how the new Online Safety Act aims to protect children online.
Social media influencer Liv Schmidt faces backlash after suggesting people give wrong directions to overweight individuals. The 25-year-old founder of The Skinni Societe has been accused of promoting harmful content.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall launches a blistering attack on media watchdog Ofcom for sluggish implementation of the Online Safety Act, leaving families unprotected from harmful content.
Ministers announce sweeping new powers to criminalise platforms promoting self-harm and suicide, following tragic deaths linked to online content.
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Anti-trafficking campaigners celebrate as new legislation prohibits simulated choking and strangulation in pornographic content, marking a significant victory for performer welfare.
The Lincolnshire town of Scunthorpe faces recurring digital censorship as internet filters flag its name for containing offensive language, causing ongoing problems for residents and businesses.
The Guardian has taken down an article from its website, raising questions about editorial decisions and content preservation in the digital age. Explore what this means for media transparency.
Exclusive: New laws will criminalise pornographic content depicting women being choked or subjected to extreme violence as ministers tackle the normalisation of dangerous sex acts.