Gary R. Bunt
@garyrbunt.bsky.social
Digitally distracted Professor. Researcher/author on Islam, Muslims and the internet. Emoji-free zone. Posting does not imply endorsement, etc. Based in Wales. X antidote. https://virtuallyislamic.com
Pinned
Islamic Algorithms
This book examines how Islam is digitally mediated at a time of technological change, enhanced digital literacy and proactive engagement in Islamic online conte…
www.bloomsbury.com
The paperback version of my book ‘Islamic Algorithms‘ will be available later this month, and is available to pre-order here or via your local book shop.
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Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
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First Snow Bunt of the Autumn/ Winter, Cefn Sidan Beach. #birdingWales
November 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
First Snow Bunt of the Autumn/ Winter, Cefn Sidan Beach. #birdingWales
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BREAKING: Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 10 Palestinians since dawn, according to local sources on the ground.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
BREAKING: Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 10 Palestinians since dawn, according to local sources on the ground.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/g1ie0l
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Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into links between Reform UK and Russia following the jailing of the party's former Wales leader for accepting pro-Russian bribes
news.sky.com/story/starme...
news.sky.com/story/starme...
Starmer demands investigation into Reform-Russia links after party's ex-Wales leader jailed
The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after being paid £40,000 to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.
news.sky.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into links between Reform UK and Russia following the jailing of the party's former Wales leader for accepting pro-Russian bribes
news.sky.com/story/starme...
news.sky.com/story/starme...
Indonesia hacker
Indonesia Detains Hacker Tied to Markets.com Crypto Theft After $398K Loss - Decrypt
Authorities say the suspect exploited weak backend validation to manipulate USDT balances on the trading platform.
decrypt.co
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Indonesia hacker
anyone out there with a BlackBerry?
Sliced Bread - Toast - BlackBerry Smartphones - BBC Sounds
How did the revolutionary BlackBerry device lose its grip on the handset market?
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
anyone out there with a BlackBerry?
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The ex-Reform leader in Wales has been sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison for taking pro-Russia bribes
Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"
Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"
Ex-Reform UK Leader In Wales Sentenced To Ten-And-A-Half Years In Prison For Taking Russian Bribes
Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for taking bribes from a pro-Russia campa...
www.politicshome.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The ex-Reform leader in Wales has been sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison for taking pro-Russia bribes
Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"
Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"
Qatar Airways’ AI
People Have A Crush On This Airline’s AI-Flight Attendant
Qatar Airways' AI-generated virtual flight attendant—Sama—has amassed some very passionate fans who seem to have her confused with a real woman.
www.forbes.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Qatar Airways’ AI
Hallucinating ++
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Hallucinating ++
thinking about the Islamic implications of this type of app …
AI App That Creates Avatars Of Dead Relatives Draws Backlash
The app was co-founded by Calum Worthy, a former Disney Channel actor known for starring in “Austin & Ally.”
www.forbes.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
thinking about the Islamic implications of this type of app …
digital transactions
Sheikh Mansour makes payment to China using digital currency in UAE first | The National
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed executed landmark transaction in meeting with Chinese banking head
www.thenationalnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
digital transactions
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Cloudflare, a company that helps websites secure and manage their internet traffic, was experiencing issues with its global network, the company said Tuesday, disrupting service for websites and apps like Spotify and OpenAI.
Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Parts of the Internet
Services from Cloudflare, a software company, underpin thousands of websites.
nyti.ms
November 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Cloudflare, a company that helps websites secure and manage their internet traffic, was experiencing issues with its global network, the company said Tuesday, disrupting service for websites and apps like Spotify and OpenAI.
Facebook hosted sickening Islamist execution videos, with some remaining online for more than a decade
Facebook hosted sickening Islamist execution videos, with some remaining online for more than a decade | LBC
Our investigation also revealed that infamous Islamic State execution videos from the peak of its power were available on Facebook - for more than 10 years
www.lbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Facebook hosted sickening Islamist execution videos, with some remaining online for more than a decade
spyware issues
Has Samsung Installed ‘Unremovable Israeli Spyware’ On Your Phone?
Samsung accused of embedding "spyware" on hundreds of millions of phones — what you need to know.
www.forbes.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
spyware issues
East London mosque that 'banned' girls over 12 from charity run 'reviewing its policies' after backlash www.lbc.co.uk/article/east...
East London mosque that 'banned' girls over 12 from charity run 'reviewing its policies' after backlash | LBC
A charity run that stopped women and girls over 12 from taking part is
www.lbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
East London mosque that 'banned' girls over 12 from charity run 'reviewing its policies' after backlash www.lbc.co.uk/article/east...
A great episode with Tim Berners-Lee…
Desert Island Discs - Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Computer Scientist - BBC Sounds
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, computer scientist, shares his music with Lauren Laverne.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A great episode with Tim Berners-Lee…
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In the beliefs of some conservative clerics and hard-liners, a woman riding a scooter or a motorbike is “tabarruj,” or an excessive flaunting of her beauty prohibited by Islam.
religionnews.com/2025/11/13/w...
religionnews.com/2025/11/13/w...
Women riding the streets of Tehran on motorbikes is the latest sign of Iran's societal change
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — In the beliefs of some conservative clerics and hard-liners, a woman riding a scooter or a motorbike is “tabarruj,” or an excessive flaunting of her beauty prohibited by Islam.
religionnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In the beliefs of some conservative clerics and hard-liners, a woman riding a scooter or a motorbike is “tabarruj,” or an excessive flaunting of her beauty prohibited by Islam.
religionnews.com/2025/11/13/w...
religionnews.com/2025/11/13/w...
UAE Digital Dirhams …
Salaries, payments in UAE could soon be made in Digital Dirhams under new law
Unlike cash, the Digital Dirham supports programmable payments, real-time settlement, and seamless cross-border transfers
www.khaleejtimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
UAE Digital Dirhams …