I predict: No. It's been possible for a long time for big-budget studios to make convincing fakes. The new thing is that it's being commoditized so anyone can

I predict: No. It's been possible for a long time for big-budget studios to make convincing fakes. The new thing is that it's being commoditized so anyone can do it. Studios had to worry about being sued for libel or appropriation of likenesses, but individuals with an axe to grind won't be deterred. We lived for a short time in a world where amateur recordings were more convincing than professional ones. Before the 90s, fake-news photos were more likely to be amateur since professionals had some sense of ethics and, while they enjoyed making fictional photos, generally labeled then as such. So we're going back to the world where only the professional reputation of the photographer is a guarantee of authenticity. It may be better overall.