Kasaragod: KM Haidar passes away at 78
Kasaragod: KM Haidar, who taught at Aliya Arabic College here for more than five decades, passed away on Wednesday night at a private hospital in the city following illness. He was 78.
Haidar was the elder son of the late Kudroli Hasanabba of Mangaluru. After completing his studies at Alia Arabic College and undergoing further training at the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia, he began his teaching career at Aliya Arabic College in 1973. Since then, he had been closely associated with the institution.
He was also active in Jamaat-e-Islami Hind and was known for his simple and humble nature. Over the years, he taught Islamic studies to thousands of students.
He is survived by his wife, four sons, four daughters, relatives and a large number of well-wishers.
The funeral will be held on Thursday after Zohr prayers at Chemnad Jamaath Masjid
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Bill to regulate deepfakes tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, introduced by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde in the House on Friday, aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content.
"Misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception and misinformation has escalated, creating an urgent need for regulatory safeguards," Shinde said.
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent.
"With advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake technology has emerged as a significant tool for media manipulation. While the technology has potential applications in education, entertainment and creative fields, it also poses severe risks when misused, threatening individual privacy, national security and public trust," Shinde said in the statement of objects and reasons in the Bill.
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to govern the creation, distribution and application of deepfakes in India, said Shinde, a three-term Lok Sabha member from Kalyan.
The Bill also seeks to establish the Deepfake Task Force, a dedicated body to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy, civic participation, and potential election interference.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies that detect manipulated content, thereby promoting credibility in digital media.
The Bill also proposes to establish a fund to support public and private sector initiatives in the detection and deterrence of advanced image manipulation.
A Private Member's Bill is a procedure of Parliament that enables lawmakers, who are not ministers, to draw attention to issues that might not be represented in Government Bills or to highlight the issues and gaps in the existing legal framework that require legislative intervention.
