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Online outrage manipulates engagement, says Oxford's word of the year

Dec 1, 2025, 9:20 AM30
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Online outrage manipulates engagement, says Oxford's word of the year

  • Oxford University Press selected 'rage bait' as its Word of the Year, marking a shift in how digital content manipulates emotions.
  • The term describes content created to provoke anger for increasing traffic or engagement online.
  • The surge in usage reflects a broader awareness of manipulation tactics in the digital age.
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