May 2023 – Page 2 – Virtually Islamic News

Mon 9 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 29-5-2023AD
Arabic, Artificial Intelligence

Training AI in Arabic Content

Arab News, Former Google X CBO urges for more high-quality Arabic content to train AI, 29 May 2023, “Artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT should be trained with more high-quality...

Sun 8 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 28-5-2023AD
Albania, UK Government,

Albania Campaign

Arab News, UK launches ad drive to deter Albanian migrants, 29 May 2023, “The scheme, which will use Facebook and Instagram, is the latest attempt by British authorities to...

Sun 8 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 28-5-2023AD
Arabic, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT

Saeed Saeed, The National, How ChatGPT has the potential to change our view of the Arab world, 28 May 2023 “Artificial intelligence programs including ChatGPT can deliver more nuanced information about...

Sun 8 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 28-5-2023AD
Music, Turkey

Mutlu Kaya

Gemma Peplow, Sky News, The bullet in my brain: Singer Mutlu Kaya was shot in the head, but survived. Now, she has found a new voice on TikTok, 28...

Fri 6 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 26-5-2023AD
Music, Syria, Turkey

Aleppo Electro

Al Jazeera, The Aleppo electronic artists using music to heal in Gaziantep, 26 May 2023 “Electronic music artists who fled the war in Syria recreate Aleppo’s nightlife as a...

Fri 6 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 26-5-2023AD
Gender, LGBTQ+, Religious Authority, Sexuality

‘Navigating Differences’

Fri 6 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 26-5-2023AD
Academia, Artificial Intelligence

‘Digital Colonialism’

Grace Browne, Wired, AI Is Steeped in Big Tech’s ‘Digital Colonialism’, 25 May 2023 “Artificial intelligence has infiltrated almost every aspect of our lives: It can determine whether you...

Thu 5 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 25-5-2023AD
Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

Saudi Astronauts

Sarwat Nasir, The National, Saudi astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi shows off grandmother’s earrings in space, 25 May 2023 “Saudi astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi has posted an image of herself wearing her grandmother’s earrings...

Thu 5 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 25-5-2023AD
Islamic Fintech, Pakistan Internet, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

MENA Pakistan FinTech

The National, FinTech revenue in Mena region and Pakistan could triple to $4.5bn by 2025, McKinsey says, 25 May 2023 “The revenue of the FinTech industry in the Middle East, North...

Thu 5 Dhul Qidah 1444AH 25-5-2023AD
Egypt Internet, Egypt,

Egypt: Social Media on Cleopatra programme

Middle East Eye, Netflix: Egyptians launch social media campaign over Cleoatra depiction. “Egyptians are sharing pictures of themselves next to ancient busts amid continuing backlash over a docu-drama that...

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.

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Early 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

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Meta Malaysia Meltdown Thu 8 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 16-5-2024AD

Generative AI Thu 8 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 16-5-2024AD

ISWAP + Starlink Thu 8 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 16-5-2024AD

Malaysia’s Digital Divide Thu 8 Dhul Qidah 1445AH 16-5-2024AD

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