Censorship – Virtually Islamic News

Fri 6 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 8-11-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Censorship, Disinformation

AI + Religious Freedom

Some important discussion points and opinions here: Robert Řehák, Newsweek, How Artificial Intelligence Advances and Threatens Religious Freedom | Opinion ” … there’s a need to explore new applications...

Fri 17 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 20-9-2024AD
Afghanistan, Afghanistan Internet, Censorship, Human Rights, Iran, Iran internet, Taliban

Taliban Satellite Jammers

Sat 4 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 7-9-2024AD
Censorship, Pakistan, Pakistan Internet

Pakistan net ‘mystery‘

This is a fascinating insight into Pakistan net concerns …

Tue 23 Safar 1446AH 27-8-2024AD
Censorship, Iran, Iran internet, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Khamenei on net regulation

Reuters, Iran’s Supreme Leader calls for regulation of cyberspace, 27 Aug 2024 “Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who has imposed some of the strictest controls on internet access in...

Mon 8 Safar 1446AH 12-8-2024AD
Censorship, Turkey, Turkey Internet

Censorship Issues

Thu 4 Safar 1446AH 8-8-2024AD
Censorship, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Malaysia Net Restrictions

SCMP, Malaysia tightens screws on internet access amid growing concerns about online freedom, 7 Aug 2024 “The Malaysian government’s tightening of the screws on a key internet directory has...

Mon 23 Muharram 1446AH 29-7-2024AD
Censorship, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet

Malaysia Cyberlaw

Hadi Azmi, South China Morning Post, Malaysia’s new cyber law stirs fears of ‘death knell’ for free speech, 29 Jul 2024 “All social media and internet messaging services with...

Wed 22 Shawwal 1445AH 1-5-2024AD
Censorship, WhatsApp

WhatsApp Bans

Secret WhatsApp activities amidst bans

Fri 10 Shawwal 1445AH 19-4-2024AD
Censorship, Pakistan, Pakistan Internet, Pakistan Internet,, Politics, X

X Pakistan Ban

X has an important role in Pakistan’s political discourse, so this ban is hugely significant across the spectrum: AP/Fast Company, Pakistan banned X over political instability. A top official...

Thu 9 Shawwal 1445AH 18-4-2024AD
Censorship, Pakistan Internet, X

Pakistan X block

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

“Islamic Algorithms is a great contribution to the topic of Digital Religion …”

Review in The Muslim World‘ by Dr Akif Tahiiev of Goethe-Universitat Frankfurt am Main

Indonesian influencers Thu 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 19-12-2024AD

Malaysia AI Regulation Thu 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 19-12-2024AD

Tate Tax(ed) Thu 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 19-12-2024AD

Syria Situation(s) Wed 17 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 18-12-2024AD

AI Chatbot Wed 17 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 18-12-2024AD

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