Web Summit Qatar: Social app UpScrolled takes on Big Tech with anti-algorithm ethics-first approach

At Web Summit Qatar 2026, social media platform UpScrolled, founded by Issam Hijazi, is gaining attention for its anti-algorithm ethics-first approach, promising freedom of expression and no algorithmic censorship. Unlike Big Tech platforms, UpScrolled aims to let users log off, prioritizing user mental health and wellbeing over profit.