El-Gendy Warns of Smartphone Surveillance and Young People’s Vulnerability to Rumours

Technology expert Dr Mohamed El-Gendy has warned that smartphones monitor users, while raising concerns about young people’s ability to think critically when confronted with rumours.

His warning linked smartphone use to a weakening of critical judgement among the young, highlighting their vulnerability to accepting unverified claims.

El-Gendy also pointed to what he described as a fundamental transformation in the structure of the global economy, saying the modern economy no longer follows a traditional model.

His remarks brought together concerns about the changing economic landscape and the influence of technology on how people receive and assess information.