Disinformation – Virtually Islamic News

Lebanon flag (Image by jorono from Pixabay)

Mon 9 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 11-11-2024AD
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....

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...

Tue 12 Rabi Al Thani 1446AH 15-10-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Books, Disinformation

Discussion on Algorithms

I’ve started reading Yuval Noah Harari‘s Nexus, so I was interested in listening to this BBC Radio 4 ‘Start the Week’ programme, which incorporated critical perspectives of the book (among...

Tue 12 Rabi Al Thani 1446AH 15-10-2024AD
Anti-Muslim Hate, Anti-Muslim Prejudice, Disinformation, Research

Online Misinformation – Research

This article links to significant research and tracks the online misinformation trail associated with the UK riots in August 2024.

Fri 8 Rabi Al Thani 1446AH 11-10-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, Journalism

AI ‘News’

Significant comments from Sangita Myska here:

Mon 22 Safar 1446AH 26-8-2024AD
Disinformation, Research, Southport Tragedy

Post riot analysis

Counter protester, Southport, holding up anti-racism banner.

Sun 29 Muharram 1446AH 4-8-2024AD
'Islamophobia', Andrew Tate, Anti-Muslim Hate, Anti-Muslim Prejudice, Disinformation, Mosques, policing, Politics, UK politics, Wales, X

Southport Tragedy Responses – Timeline

Updated Opportunist ‘dog whistle ‘ responses to the Southport tragedy include a strong anti-Muslim theme. The attention should be on the victims of the attack in Southport and their...

Mon 23 Muharram 1446AH 29-7-2024AD
Ahmadiyya, Disinformation, Indonesia, Indonesia Internet, Influencers

Indonesia ‘influencers‘ ‘hate speech‘

Opinion/analysis Adi Renaldi, restofworld, In Indonesia, social media is a “hunting ground” for religious minorities, 23 Jul 2024 “Conservative Muslim influencers spread hate speech to their millions of followers...

Tue 16 Ramadan 1445AH 26-3-2024AD
Disinformation, Elon Musk, X

X Lawsuit Loss

Reuters/Arab News, Musk’s X Corp. loses lawsuit against hate speech watchdog, 25 Mar 2024 “A US judge on Monday dismissed X Corp’s lawsuit against a nonprofit group that has...

Wed 28 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 10-1-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, Journalism, News, News Media

AI Fake News

Arab News, AI-driven fake news, social unrest among top global risks: World Economic Forum report, 10 Jan 2024 7″The organization’s Global Risks Report, released on Wednesday, said that the...

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

‘Cow Vigilantes‘ Wed 18 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 20-11-2024AD

‘Islam and Digital Religion’ Wed 18 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 20-11-2024AD

Muslim Podcasters Wed 18 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 20-11-2024AD

Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas… Mon 16 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 18-11-2024AD

AI ‘terrorist clones‘ Sat 14 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 16-11-2024AD

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