This paper provides an overview of Egypt’s fintech sector, examining its recent evolution, prevailing trends, and future growth prospects, alongside the obstacles and challenges impeding this growth. The paper also discusses concerns about privacy violations stemming from legislative shortcomings.
This paper examines how digital technology can help both repair and advance Egypt’s education system. It highlights the opportunities technology offers for improving education quality and the main challenges that hinder its effective use in education reform and development.
Through this policy paper, “Masaar” presents proposed standards and principles for regulating artificial intelligence in Egypt. The paper explores the philosophy, objectives, and optimal approaches of the proposed legislation.
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This paper discusses the impact of digital advertising and online marketing algorithms on the digital rights of internet users, with a focus on freedom of choice, consumer rights, and the right to privacy.
Digital Marketing and User Rights: How Do Algorithms Influence Our Decisions? Read More »
Masaar – Technology And Law Community Activities Tech and Law The Historical and Legislative Evolution of Texts Criminalizing the Broadcasting of False News Abroad This paper examines the history of the crime of ‘broadcasting false news abroad’ to shed light on why its interpretation has become overly broad and lacks a clear definition. It delves
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This paper seeks to explore the phenomenon of echo chambers and their negative impact on social media users’ exercise of their digital rights. The paper defines echo chambers, explains how they form, and discusses the impact of echo chambers on the right to freedom of expression, privacy, and access to information.
Echo Chambers and Recommendation Algorithms: Who Decides What We See Online? Read More »
This paper examines the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating women into the open-source software community. It presents the current state of women’s participation in the open-source community, explores the main barriers to their inclusion, and finally, discusses approaches to promote integration, including mentoring and training programs, inclusive policies for open-source projects, and support for community networks.
This paper examines the shortcomings of traditional intellectual property laws in balancing creators’ rights with the right to access information, particularly in the context of technological advancements.
This policy paper addresses the foundational principles necessary for ethical AI governance. It delves into key areas such as non-discrimination, fairness, and inclusivity, emphasizing the importance of designing AI systems that do not perpetuate bias or exclude marginalized communities.