The Egyptian House of Representatives has welcomed a draft law aimed at regulating children’s use of social media, a move that follows President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s call, one day earlier, for the Government and Parliament to study UK and Australian legislation restricting minors’ access to digital platforms.
The House said in a statement the initiative reflects the state’s awareness of growing psychological and behavioral risks, including digital addiction, associated with children’s online activity. It also highlighted the government’s intention to nurture a conscious and responsible generation capable of using modern technologies effectively.
Parliament announced plans to launch a broad societal dialogue on the proposed legislation through its specialized committees, with input expected from state institutions, government representatives and key regulatory bodies. Participants will include concerned government departments, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood.
The move comes amid wider concerns about the misuse of technology, particularly the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, which could be exploited to fabricate scenarios and destabilize society.
