The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) is the academic research arm of GIFCT and aims to better understand the ways in which terrorists use technology. GIFCT funds GNET in order to generate real-time, cutting-edge research and expert insights about trends at the nexus of technology and terrorism globally and make this information available to tech companies, governments, civil society and other experts and practitioners trying to stay informed on the latest developments and influences for terrorist and violent extremist activity online.