And in 2024, the mere existence of deepfakes could erode people’s trust in key information sources, says Seger.

Source: https://time.com/6333288/tech-companies-ai-misinformation/

However, his brand as the Symbol of Peace was so strong that his mere existence was enough of a crime deterrent.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/mha-professional-hero-system-good-or-bad/

In fact, the mere existence of the Mutant Turtles was proof that other ‘mutanimals’ could be created as well–resulting in the villainous Bebop and Rocksteady along with a number of other mutants created in the wake of the Turtles’ exposed existence.

Source: https://screenrant.com/tmnt-first-mutants-explained-triceratons-dinosaurs-idw-publishing/

“The mere existence of a Jewish Film Festival is even more critical now than ever,” said Hilary Helstein, founder and executive director of the LAJFF.

Source: https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/film/358628/la-jewish-film-festival-remembers-gene-wilder/

The mere existence of the act — even though it gave the province no new or enhanced powers — would be a signal that Alberta was no longer going to roll over for every insult and intrusion by Ottawa.

Source: https://edmontonsun.com/opinion/columnists/gunter-smiths-refusal-to-commit-to-using-sovereignty-act-against-feds-plans-may-be-sign-of-political-maturity

While Teresa doesn’t play a huge role in Spider-Man’s life, her mere existence has flipped everything fans thought they knew about the hero’s life.

Source: https://screenrant.com/spider-man-lore-changes-verse-venom-mephisto/