Egypt's Supreme Council of Culture holds seminar on media's role in shaping youth

The Media Committee of Egypt's Supreme Council of Culture has convened a seminar titled "Youth and Media... Messages that Make an Impact" at the State Information Service headquarters.

• The seminar, held on October 31 under acting Culture Minister Abdelaziz Qansowa's patronage, brought together officials, academics, and media professionals.
• State Information Service chief Ambassador Alaa Youssef said the event marks the start of a seminar series aimed at listening to youth as partners in building awareness.
• Media Committee rapporteur Amr El-Leithy stated that credibility remains media's most important value and that its real impact is measured by positive change in audiences' awareness.
• Academic Hanaa Farouk said algorithms have contributed to directing attention toward certain issues and to the spread of rumors and false content online.