There are myriad reasons why such abuses fall through the cracks of existing law. For one, deepfakes are still not a well-known technology. Dodge regularly runs training sessions for judges, mental-health professionals, law enforcement officials, and educators, or anyone else who could encounter and support victims of nonconsensual porn. (Technology Review)

The process that creates deepfakes often leaves very visible artifacts around a person's face. Blurring or flickering, for example, are very common, especially when the face changes angles very rapidly. (BBC News)

But these benefits seem underwhelming compared to the potential damage. Although there’s a good argument to be made that deepfake propaganda isn’t as much of a threat as many believe, the progress made in research like this is still deeply troubling. (The Verge)