It seems like they should be categorized along the lines of libel and defamation for the more malicious usages that intend to hurt a target and those that are e

It seems like they should be categorized along the lines of libel and defamation for the more malicious usages that intend to hurt a target and those that are effectively IP theft shouldn't be allowed either. These videos are effectively publishing lies that some person said or did something that is not true. It may be hard to find culprits in some cases, but there needs to be some kind of repercussions to fakes that harm individuals. Those producing content by themselves or with small organizations as a business won't have a lot of resources to launch lawsuits and only those that have enough resources might be able to fight them with lawsuits and DMCAs. Maybe elected representatives should push through some kind of legislation drafted to protect those with fewer resources to at least deter individuals that might target them (would be surprised if no one elected in California hasn't thought of doing this yet).