MiT Newsletter Issue #28
Startup Spotlight Is Back, Muslim Founders of Melbourne & Sydney, It’s YOUR Time to Shine!
In a world driven by endless updates, viral trends, and ever-evolving tech stacks, ‘Spiritual Cybersecurity’ has become just as vital as securing our passwords, especially for Muslims in Tech. We live in a digital age where one notification can derail our focus, and one line of code can impact millions. Between Slack messages, sprint deadlines, and dopamine loops of scrolling, it's easy to forget our greater purpose. But the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reminded us: “Every one of you is a shepherd, and every one of you is responsible for his flock” (Sahih al-Bukhari). In today's context, that flock could be our online audience, our team, our users , or even our own nafs (ego).
We are responsible for what we design, what we amplify, and what we normalize in the tech we build and use. So whether you're debugging a script, mentoring junior devs, or designing the next big app, remember your niyyah (intention), lead with integrity, and infuse your work with ihsaan (excellence).
Success is about guarding our souls amidst the noise, and using tech as a tool to serve, uplift, inspire, instead of just being about clean UIs, high-performing APIs, or trending products. Let’s be shepherds of impact, Muslims in Tech who leave behind both functional systems and spiritual legacy.
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Announcements
📢Startup Spotlight Is Back, Muslim Founders of Melbourne & Sydney, It’s YOUR Time to Shine!
Startup Spotlight is back, and this time, we’re taking it bigger and bolder across both Melbourne and Sydney!
After a resounding success last year, where 3 amazing local startups took the stage and sparked real-time feedback from investors, founders, and our community, we're ready to shine the spotlight even brighter. This year, we're casting a wider net and opening the stage to Muslim founders from across both cities!
We’re looking for the top 3 startups from Melbourne and the top 3 from Sydney to present live in front of our vibrant community of investors, operators, and fellow entrepreneurs.
If you’ve got a brilliant startup ready to inspire, now’s your moment to be one of our spotlight startups. Applications are open, don't miss out on the chance to elevate your vision.
🔗Application link : Startup Spotlight Application Form
We can’t wait to see the groundbreaking ideas and inspiring journeys you’ll bring to the stage, In Sha Allah!
Tick Tock, Tech Talk
OpenAI is currently trialing an internal prototype that combines ChatGPT with a social feed focused on image generation. The project, still in its early stages, could pave the way for the development of a standalone social network, signaling a possible expansion of OpenAI’s platform offerings.
Anthropic has rolled out new features for Claude, enabling the AI to search both internal data and the broader web. The update also includes integration with Google Workspace apps, marking a significant step toward making Claude a more versatile tool for research and productivity.
Gemini has unveiled Flash 2.5, the latest version of its lightweight model. The update brings major improvements over previous iterations, with performance now matching Claude across several key STEM benchmarks. The release marks a notable advancement in Gemini’s model lineup.
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Toronto: Hamza Ali
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