At least for now.
Sadly, in a world that has become more and more digitally-entrenched, the technology, as harmful as it is, looks very much like it is here to stay.
It might even be tweaked to the point that it will make reel vs. real more confusing than ever.
Believe it.
Deepfakes already made headlines around these parts several weeks back when Mendoza, her mom, as with her manager, trooped to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to complain about her image being used in these videos.
The NBI promised to look into the complaint.
The agency said the person or persons responsible for said videos could be hauled to court in violation of the Anti-Voyeurism Act, the Safe Spaces Act, as well as for cyber libel, unjust vexation, and identity theft.
Maine Mendoza s mom seeks NBI help NICOLE-ANNE C. LAGRIMAS,GMA News Maine Mendoza scandal clarification thumb
The mother of Maine Mendoza on Monday filed a complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection with an alleged sex video that the actress has denied being in.
Mendoza s mother, accompanied by a lawyer, submitted a complaint before the NBI s Cybercrime Division, said division chief Victor Lorenzo.
Lorenzo said the NBI will look into the complaint and may summon those who will be found to have produced and circulated the video.
He said possible charges will be for violation of the Anti-Voyeurism Act, the Safe Spaces Act, as well as for cyber libel, unjust vexation, and identity theft.