Southeast Asia, – Virtually Islamic News

Tue 24 Muharram 1446AH 30-7-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Languages, Southeast Asia,

Southeast Asia Language AI

David Austin, Fortune, AI can help bridge Southeast Asia’s 1,000 languages—but the work ‘has to be done by Southeast Asians, 30 Jul 2024 “With over 1,000 languages, Southeast Asia...

Mon 11 Dhul Hijjah 1445AH 17-6-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Southeast Asia,

Malaysia AI Influence

Dylan Butts, CNBC, Malaysia is emerging as a data center powerhouse amid booming demand from AI, 16 Jun 2024. “Malaysia is emerging as a data center powerhouse in Southeast...

Wed 15 Shawwal 1445AH 24-4-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, e-commerce, Indonesia, Indonesia Internet, NFTs, Southeast Asia,

Crypto Indonesia

Perspectives on aspects of crypto from the Indonesian president:

Wed 8 Shawwal 1445AH 17-4-2024AD
Apple, Business, Indonesia, Southeast Asia,

Apple+Indonesia(?)

Reuters, Apple CEO says it is considering a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, 17 Apr 2024 “Indonesia has a huge, tech-savvy population, making the Southeast Asian nation a key target...

Fri 26 Ramadan 1445AH 5-4-2024AD
Business, Indonesia, Indonesia Internet, Malaysia, Malaysia Internet, Ramadan, Southeast Asia,

Ramadan online

The commercial impact of online shopping during Ramadan:

Wed 8 Jumada Al Oula 1445AH 22-11-2023AD
Indonesia, Malaysia, Southeast Asia,

“How people in South and Southeast Asia view religious diversity and pluralism”

Pew Research Center, How people in South and Southeast Asia view religious diversity and pluralism, 20 Nov 2023 “[Yet] a 2022 Pew Research Center survey finds that, on balance, adults in...

Fri 30 Safar 1445AH 15-9-2023AD
Indonesia, Malaysia, Southeast Asia,

Southeast Asia & ‘war on terror’

Aisyah Llewellyn, How ‘war on terror’ was fought and won in Southeast Asia – for now, 15 Sep 2023 opinion/analysis. “The threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe...

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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First 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

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