Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD

Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD
China,, Digital MENA, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA China Tech ‘boost‘

Alvin R. Cabral, The National, China Telecom could boost Saudi Arabia’s tech capacity at huge scale, 26 Nov 2024 “The Beijing operator is the fourth-largest telecom company globally in...

Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD
Abu Dhabi, Artificial Intelligence

The National/Apple News, In Abu Dhabi, proponents of open-source AI development make their case, 27 Nov 2024 “Proponents of open-source AI models often say the open-source mentality democratises artificial...

Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD
Conferences, Digital British Islam

Digital British Islam Conference

We now have a poster for the Digital British Islam Conference:

Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2022, Iran Protests 2023, Iran Protests 2024, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Rage Against the Regime: Iran

BBC Two, Rage Against the Regime: Iran “Facing danger, risking persecution. Witnesses and survivors reveal the truth about anti-government protests in Iran, from 2009’s contested election to the fight...

Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD
Alaa Abdel-Fattah, Egypt Internet, Egypt,, Human Rights

Alaa Abd el-Fattah

Ahdaf Soueif, The Guardian, My sister is on hunger strike to free her son Alaa Abd el-Fattah from jail in Egypt. We don’t want her to die, 27 Nov...

Lebanon flag (Image by jorono from Pixabay)

Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD
Ali Khamenei, Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah, Houthi, Israel, Lebanon, Lebanon-Israel Crisis 2024

Lebanon-Israel Crisis (updated)

I’m focusing on social media/tech issues and crisis coverage here. Check the earlier post on Exploding Pagers. Follow X @garybunt for updates on this shifting situation. Warning: sensitive content....

Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD
Kurds

PKK London Arrests

Sky News, Six arrested by counter-terror police …, 27 Nov 2024 refers to arrests associated with the Kurdish Community Centre, Haringey, London and the PKK (a proscribed organisation in...

Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Far-right

AI Far-right Content

Conceivably, all ‘sides‘ are doing similar things, but nevertheless this is important: Ben Quinn and Dan Milmo, Guardian, How the far right is weaponising AI-generated content in Europe, 26 Nov 2024...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

Gary R. Bunt, Islamic Algorithms: Online Influence in the Muslim Metaverse (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2024)

Explore the book

Hardcover and ebook editions are available now; the paperback edition’s publication date is to be confirmed.

Gary R. Bunt, 2024

Amazon.com

Amazon.co.uk

Comments

“Gary Bunt’s Islamic Algorithms explores the dynamic relationship between technology shifts and the evolving engagement of Muslims online. Bunt emphasises the unchanging core of Islam, adapting its expression to developing technology. A testament to Bunt’s brilliance in the ever-changing Cyber Islamic Environments, this is a must-read for those interested in Islamic studies, digital Islam and Muslim metaverses.” ―Eva Nisa, Senior Lecturer of Anthropology, The Australian National University, Australia

“A timely and insightful exploration, the book offers a concise yet comprehensive glimpse into the evolving landscape of Cyber Islamic Environments. From the serene halls of Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque to the potential realms of Muslim metaverses, this book takes readers on a journey to unveil the dynamic relationship between Islam and technology. In a world where smartphones guide prayers and iPads connect elders in study groups, Bunt shares a compelling and timely perspective on the evolving relationship between Islam, technology and the digital age.” ―Umar Ryad, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Leuven, Belgium

Bibliography and Glossary

Review by Michael Dhanoya (University of Leicester) in LSE Blogs

KSA China Tech ‘boost‘ Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD

Abu Dhabi AI Event Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD

Digital British Islam Conference Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD

Rage Against the Regime: Iran Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD

Alaa Abd el-Fattah Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD

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